Buying a van that has been sitting for years?
I've been searching and searching, but it's hard to find a van with the specs I want. I just talked to a guy who is selling one. The catch is, he inherited it, and it has not been driven since his...
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Unless you just have to have it, I would walk away. Vehicles want to be driven. When you do they lube up all the moving parts and seals. Just like a body if it sits for too long will slowly degrade. Running an engine will also create heat which gets rid of any water from condensation.
If there is any water in the oil, you could spin out a main rod bearing. If the rings are rusted in the cylinders, then upon initial startup you could score the cylinder walls. All of that will give you problems after the purchase.
If you have to have it, then I would do a little more research on how to start a vehicle that has sat for awhile. Some will spin the oil pump prior to starting the engine, others will drain all the gas, while others will pull the spark plugs and insert oil and let soak for a few days.
If there is any water in the oil, you could spin out a main rod bearing. If the rings are rusted in the cylinders, then upon initial startup you could score the cylinder walls. All of that will give you problems after the purchase.
If you have to have it, then I would do a little more research on how to start a vehicle that has sat for awhile. Some will spin the oil pump prior to starting the engine, others will drain all the gas, while others will pull the spark plugs and insert oil and let soak for a few days.
