On Mon, 29 May 1995, Martien Ouwens wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Main concern I've got is, how rust sensitive is the vitesses 2 litre
>engine. Could I assume
> to get problems with stuck valves or pistons. What would be the best approach
>to get such
> an engine running, without it being damaged badly. If I get the engine
>running, would an
> oil change be enough, or should I fill her up with "cleaning oil" for the
>first run.
Martien, I have a 1970 GT6+ (Mk.2) with what is virtually the same
engine. I confess that it has been stored since 1981, and I never did
anything to prepare the engine. However, I have turned it over by hand
occasionally, and it is free to this day. Below is what I plan to do
with that engine this summer:
I think it might be best to drain the current oil as best you can
(considering it won't be very warm) and put in new oil and filter. I
think it also would be worth removing the valve cover and turning the
engine by hand to make sure the valves are free. Also, a little bit of
engine oil in each sparkplug hole, and again turning the engine over by
hand, might help to lubricate the bores a little bit.
I would then ensure that the cooling system has coolant, or at least
water. Then, once ignition and fuel systems are operable, crank the
engine for a bit with the HT coil wire disconnected -- at least until
the oil pressure light goes out or you are otherwise sure you have built
up some oil pressure. Then, reconnect the coil wire and attempt to start
the engine. You'll probably get some blue smoke from the oil you put
into the combustion chamber, but that should go away fairly quickly if
all is well.
Once the engine is thoroughly warmed up, I'd then drain the engine oil
again, and put in fresh oil and filter. I'd also drain and flush the
cooling system at that point. I'd avoid the "flushing oil" routine, as
the before-and-after starting oil/filter change should do about the same
thing.
Andrew Mace
Herald/Vitesse Consultant
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