Hi People

I could do with some advice. My car has been at a body shop for a long time !!!! i could do with starting it, as i have been told an idle engine, is BAD. It probably has not be run for 8 months to a year.

 

Can you advise what the best method is of starting the engine without damaging the engine / bores. Some people say that you can break rings score bores etc. What is the best method? The car has a new TT engine which has only done 2000 miles. Someone told me to remove the plugs, heat some oil until it smokes, then pour a bit into each cylinder, leave for a while to penetrate, fit plugs etc, then turn over and run. Is this correct? or is there some better method? All advise welcome.

 

Regards

 

Kev

i dont know the right anwser but my cars been of road for two years,due two work but i turn mine over ever 6 months.i just turn it over not reving at all and just let it tick over untill its up to temp.

i dont know the right anwser but my cars been of road for two years,due two work but i turn mine over ever 6 months.i just turn it over not reving at all and just let it tick over untill its up to temp.

 

Your certainly on the right road here, but I would be tempted to do it more often.

I fire mine up one a month at least, i try to take it for a short drive otherwise i let it idle for 10 mins, its never let me down yet.

I fire mine up one a month at least, i try to take it for a short drive otherwise i let it idle for 10 mins, its never let me down yet.

This is what i do when i garage mine up for the winter! Never let me down yet either :)