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Apr 17, 2009 | 12:47 AM

92civicx

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From: ct

re break in ?

hey i gotta civic that has been sittin in the yard for a few yrs. and i havn't run it since.

so my question is do i have to treat it like a new engine and break it in again ?

Apr 17, 2009 | 12:57 AM

JavierOfReno

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Re: re break in ?

change and flush all fluids, change all gaskets,new cap ,rotor ,plugs,wires ,drain gas blah blah blah. alot you should do but up to you

timing belt and waterpump too

Apr 17, 2009 | 12:57 AM

R666_EK

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From: Citrus Heights, Ca

Re: re break in ?

I would change out all the fluids and do a good tune-up. Wouldn't hurt to take it easy right at first but not necessary.

Apr 17, 2009 | 05:16 AM

dividedas1

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Re: re break in ?

make sure the floor isn't rotted out... parking a car for some years on grass is never good. grass dies, moisture builds up and this is why so many floor boards are rotted out.