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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Thank you, folks!
Addressing some of the things you brought up:
The van has fuel injection.
What does old paint thinner smell like? I know what new smells like, maybe...
The van HAS been started, and it was driven 3 miles. Not sure if this is bad or good, but it's too late to do special stuff for the first start.
Should I try to do something about the old gas in it before I test drive it? If so, what?
Kayteg1 wrote:
I am not sure how to do this. Would the fuel lines have the same fittings or would I need an adapter?
Addressing some of the things you brought up:
The van has fuel injection.
What does old paint thinner smell like? I know what new smells like, maybe...
The van HAS been started, and it was driven 3 miles. Not sure if this is bad or good, but it's too late to do special stuff for the first start.
Should I try to do something about the old gas in it before I test drive it? If so, what?
Kayteg1 wrote:
I would not start it on gas sitting over 4 years in tank. You can easy buy a small tank from lawnmower and run new hose to fuel system with fresh gas.
Old tank fuel strainer is very likely clogged with goo.
I am not sure how to do this. Would the fuel lines have the same fittings or would I need an adapter?
