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Re: 1989 Ford Mustang GT has been sitting for 5 years

by ".boB" <bobcowan035@[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Mar 31, 2008 at 07:19 AM

jonezzzman wrote:
> Just bought a 1989 Ford Mustang GT 5.0, 5 speed. 
> Its been sitting for
> about 5 years.  Aside from the leaking heater 
> core, it seems to run
> great with 132k miles on it.  Anyone have any 
> insight on what to watch
> out for?  I'll definitely be changing the fuel 
> filter, oil, etc.  I'm
> worried that varnish has formed in the fuel tank 
> and fuel system. What should I do before I drive 
> it?
>
> Thanks
>
> Byron

You're correct to worry about varnish in the fuel 
system.  Run a can of  Chevron Techron, B-12 
Chemtool, or Sea foam through it.

Otherwise, just routine maint stuff.
--------
..boB
2006 FXDI hot rod
2008 Mustang Coupe
2001 Dodge Dakota QC 5.9/4x4/3.92
1966 Mustang Coupe - Daily Driver
1965 FFR Cobra -  427W EFI, Damn Fast.
 




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1989 Ford Mustang GT has been sitting for 5 years
jonezzzman <byron@[EMA  2008-03-31 06:57:15 
Re: 1989 Ford Mustang GT has been sitting for 5 years
"WindsorFox<SS>  2008-03-31 07:08:07 
Re: 1989 Ford Mustang GT has been sitting for 5 years
".boB" <bobc  2008-03-31 07:19:42 
Re: 1989 Ford Mustang GT has been sitting for 5 years
Michael Johnson <cds@[  2008-03-31 12:22:18 
Re: 1989 Ford Mustang GT has been sitting for 5 years
Michael Johnson <cds@[  2008-03-31 12:30:40 
Re: 1989 Ford Mustang GT has been sitting for 5 years
"Schmedly" <  2008-03-31 13:13:38 

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