Hello,

I had a bad knee injury so I had to give up driving my ef for the last few years. I was not able to do anything to it before storing it, other priorities. Anyway, I am nostalgic and think I can start driving it again.

But with ethanol infused fuel here in AZ I have heard it is tough on tanks and fuel lines. How should I go about getting it back to running shape.

Ls/vtec with b16a pistons - b16a head - gsr cams - y1 tranny - chipped p28.

flush gas tank?
replace gas tank from one in yard? new autozone tank?
change out fuel pump?
flush radiator
change oil
pull plugs and put in a little Marvel Mystery oil
turn engine over by hand

What are the chances the oxygenated fuel ate the fuel lines?
TIA

 

i would deff do all you listed as far as prep to start.

as for fuel issue, i had to deal with near same a yr ago. i bough a shell that had 1/4 tank of e10 and sat for over a yr. i tried pressure washing tank 3 times. i ended up killing 2 pumps and filling up 5 pump sock filters. i the end i put new 255 and junk yard (clean) tank in it no problems since. so i HIGHLY recommend a new/used tank. as for the lines they were fine.


one thing when doing marvel oil and hand turning. rock crank SLOWLY in each direction a SMALL bit before just going at it. i feel it is better on breaking rings loose without hurting them

 

Ok new fuel sock and new tank ordered.

Should I replace the fuel filter now or later?
Timing belt and water pump before starting or after?
Clean injectors and fuel rail before starting or after?

 

filter now

belt if up to it (idk any issues u may have) i would -- due to hot and cold changes/dry rot
water pump i do if you do change belt
inj not sure maybe have a spare set on hand.
rail prob ok