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Escort not used for 1.5 years.
Hey all. Here's the situation due to my situation of working/living overseas for some time my Escort has not been used for 1.5 years, what are some things I need to check on the car?
I will be changing the engine oil, new oil filter, top up the gearbox oil, checking the brake fluid, replacing the battery, and checking tyre pressure. On top of that stuff, what else will I need to check? I will also be driving from Adelaide Hills to Perth so I need to check that it will last the 2,800km long drive.
With reguards to the battery, what CCA will be good for a 2L Pinto with an electric dizzy and a 55amp alternator?
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Re: Escort not used for 1.5 years.
2015/08/18 12:05:12
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id be taking the plugs out and turn the engine over by hand just in case the rings havent stuck in the bores. maybe a little WD40 down each bore and lightly rock the motor each way just incase it has frozen
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Re: Escort not used for 1.5 years.
2015/08/18 14:15:22
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Clean out the stale fuel and check the gasgets haven't shrunk.
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Re: Escort not used for 1.5 years.
2015/08/19 08:09:23
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MATTJ
id be taking the plugs out and turn the engine over by hand just in case the rings havent stuck in the bores. maybe a little WD40 down each bore and lightly rock the motor each way just incase it has frozen
I take it the WD40 is not a problem once combustion has happened? Wouldn't it also be a good idea to turn the engine over by hand to build oil pressure back up? retro666
Clean out the stale fuel and check the gasgets haven't shrunk.
Which gaskets need to check, all of them or just the ones relating to the fuel system? Though most of the gaskets and seals are either 7 years old or 10 years old at this stage of the cars life.
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Re: Escort not used for 1.5 years.
2015/08/19 08:28:41
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To build up oil pressure wind it over with the starter with the plugs out. With the fuel check all gasgets as they dry and shrink, also it may be a good time to clean out the fuel tank. You may be surprised how much gunk is in it.
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Re: Escort not used for 1.5 years.
2015/08/19 19:23:08
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Unleaded fuel left sitting becomes a sticky mess and gums up everything. Make sure the fuel float/ sender gets a good clean. The tappet cover gasket is also a good one to replace. As regards lubing the bore I would have thought WD40 would wash the oil film from the bore. I would put a couple of squirts of light oil into the plug holes, put the old plugs back in and turn the engine over to renew the film in the bores. Once the engine fires there will be a bit of smoke to start but you wont have a chance to score dry bores.
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Re: Escort not used for 1.5 years.
2015/08/19 19:27:13
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My car sat for a good 5 years without once turning it over, and the tank looked like new on the inside once I finally drained it. Maybe you'll get lucky too.
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Re: Escort not used for 1.5 years.
2015/08/20 19:22:32
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NQRS
Unleaded fuel left sitting becomes a sticky mess and gums up everything. Make sure the fuel float/ sender gets a good clean. The tappet cover gasket is also a good one to replace. As regards lubing the bore I would have thought WD40 would wash the oil film from the bore. I would put a couple of squirts of light oil into the plug holes, put the old plugs back in and turn the engine over to renew the film in the bores. Once the engine fires there will be a bit of smoke to start but you wont have a chance to score dry bores.
I did replace then sender about 7 years ago, think I have a spare laying around. All the seals were replaced then. Honestly, if minor engine damage does occur, not a huge deal. The engine only has to last two trips between Adelaide and Perth, and maybe 6 months driving around Perth. I'm getting a new engine built next year with my spare 205 block ;) retro666
To build up oil pressure wind it over with the starter with the plugs out. With the fuel check all gasgets as they dry and shrink, also it may be a good time to clean out the fuel tank. You may be surprised how much gunk is in it.
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My car sat for a good 5 years without once turning it over, and the tank looked like new on the inside once I finally drained it. Maybe you'll get lucky too.
My fuel tank was cleaned about 10 years ago during the rebuild. So maybe it won't be too bad. I do have a spare tank laying around.
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Re: Escort not used for 1.5 years.
2015/08/21 21:27:47
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A bottle of Metho. in a 1/4 tank of fuel 3 or 4 times will get rid of water in the fuel
system from condensation, a proportional amount of Injector Cleaner to fuel will also help.!!
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Re: Escort not used for 1.5 years.
2015/08/24 18:11:45
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I just dumped the old oil, it was still good, has fresh oil now. It cranks over just fine but it's not firing. After sleep (been up for 2 days now, and travelled across the globe) I'll dump the fuel and put fresh fuel in.
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Re: Escort not used for 1.5 years.
2015/08/25 09:02:21
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How do you remove the sender unit from the tank?
Got the wires and lines detached, the workshop manual I have doesn't even mention how. Just how to remove the entire tank from the car.
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Re: Escort not used for 1.5 years.
2015/08/25 09:31:54
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For under car tank, rotate plate (that has lines attached) anti clockwise with a dolly & hammer.
If you look closely it 'screws' in - not with threads, but a sliding compression action, if that makes any sense.
You will need a new gasket I'd think.
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Re: Escort not used for 1.5 years.
2015/08/25 19:37:45
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When you find somewhere to get new tank gaskets, please let us all know where.
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Re: Escort not used for 1.5 years.
2015/08/25 19:47:14
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Flighter
When you find somewhere to get new tank gaskets, please let us all know where.
Me to, I looked everywhere for the square O ring gasget and had to use a used one.
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Re: Escort not used for 1.5 years.
2015/08/26 18:20:41
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retro666
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When you find somewhere to get new tank gaskets, please let us all know where.
Me to, I looked everywhere for the square O ring gasget and had to use a used one.
I just found a couple in amongst all of my spares sitting in a packet. But sadly the RS is a no go, it's developed some sort of issue and will not fire. So it's gone to my mechanic for a new engine (Was gonna happen and will be a high performance engine ;) ) But cheers for all of your help on here.
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