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How do I condition a motor that has been laying around?

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Old Nov 21, 2006 | 04:52 AM
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Default How do I condition a motor that has been laying around?

I have a B16a (forgot what year) thats been laying around for a looong time. Probably about 2 years maybe. Im thinking about getting it swapped back into my car. Do you guys have any tips on how to get it running in tip top shape again? Should I seafoam it or flush it out with something? Thanks for any help.
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Old Nov 21, 2006 | 06:36 AM
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Default Re: How do I condition a motor that has been laying around? (jumai182)

you said getting "getting the motor put back in my car"
if you are not going to be doing the swap then I would say have the installers.
do a rebuild on the bottom end since its already out. or just have them "freshen" it up. belts, hoses, oil, valve adjust.
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Old Nov 21, 2006 | 06:53 AM
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along with what has already been mentioned you may want to have the injectors cleaned.

old gas can varnish up and clog them.
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Old Nov 21, 2006 | 06:57 AM
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good catch my bad
well said
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Old Nov 21, 2006 | 06:58 AM
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Default Re: How do I condition a motor that has been laying around? (dohcdelsol93)

as long as it's been inside...just change the fluids motors don't go bad from sitting around
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