Well, I have searched but most of the threads describe only what should I do before the storage.

But what about waking up my R ?

The main thing I am worried about is the oil distribution during the first start. I assume everything in the engine is dry after about 2 months outside and temperatures even -20 degC.

Should I disconnect the fuel pump and let the starter turn the engine to get the oil everywhere before the first start? Or should I not worry and fire it up immediatelly?

 

Disconnect the fuel injector plug thats located near the clutch master cylinder. And, disconnect the distributor as well.

 

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Thanks for your reply, but why the distributor? It doesn't matter if there is spark or not when there is no fuel. Or not?

 

I'm 99% sure the spark won't hurt anything if there's no fuel. But, why not take 10 seconds to pull the plug wires from the dizzy and be 100% sure?

 

Isn't there some fuse for all that (all injectors + dizzy) ?

 

Pulling the dizzy plugs will allow the engine to cycle some oil and no spark. Maybe it doesnt matter but thats the way I do it.

 

I don't know... when I start my other car after it sits all winter, I just start it up.

The tires sometimes feel flat-spotted for the first block or two I drive. That goes away. Same thing with the rust on the surface of the rotors, which gives the brakes a grinding sound; it goes away.

Don't forget to add air to your tires; I find that mine lose air at the rate of about 1 psi per month.

 

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Do you hear any strange noises coming from the engine during this first startup? For how long period does your R sit ?

 

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No strange noises. It's not my R - it's my other VTEC car - and it sits for anywhere from four to seven months.

 

I just started my R up as normal after 3 months of winter storage. No problems other than my battery was weak. So you might want to check your battery before you start it up to make sure it have enough juice for the starter.

 

oil change would be a good thought and unless you've been charging or starting your car up the battery will probably be dead. I usually drive her nice for a couple of days (I try to resist VTEC) but I'm sure you could....