How to Flush a Fuel System | Sitting For Years? Get That Car On The Road Again

[@ripstah1908]

Great video man. Helping me with an old 1989 Corvette I just bought that’s been sitting for a while. Even has a 350 engine like in the video, so this was really helpful.

[@MicsMotorworx]

Thanks. Nice find. Let us know how it goes.

[@G1NZOU]

Great advice. I just siphoned the fuel out of my tank yesterday before I swap it out with a replacement (lots of visible loose rust inside), been sitting thrre for 30 years so the turpentine/varnish smell was very distinctive and it ess very dark.

[@MicsMotorworx]

Let us know how it goes.

[@Rangerscott69]

Got my gramps 93 f150 thats sat for 10 years. Already having to order two fuel tanks, two complete pump assemblies, filter, regulator, injector rebuild kit, etc etc. What a process. Luckily I have a sonic cleaner and clean the injectors with.

[@MicsMotorworx]

Sounds like a good project.

[@Rangerscott69]

@@MicsMotorworx Ehh. If I was younger and had money to waste. Just irritated it was allowed to get to this.

[@user-di1px7de5h]

Hi from Australia Very good video I am about to look at starting an '03 LS1 engine in a GM Holden commodore utility that has not run since 2009 so I needed to know about preparing the fuel tank and lines, through to the injectors etc. So very valuable information Thank you

[@MicsMotorworx]

You're welcome. Let us know how it goes.

[@sumo_steve45]

Getting that fuel cell out is a bear!!!! Ya'll make it look easy.

[@MicsMotorworx]

HeHe. Getting it back in was the hard part.

[@rbljackson]

any more coming on this blazer? was hoping to see that brake job. I have an 87 GMC jimmy thats been sitting at least 15 years and I want to attempt to get it going again. Can we get a series on this one? From the video, that looked to be a REALLY clean k5 or jimmy! That front end version (the 90) is my favorite look.

[@MicsMotorworx]

That's a great question. I'll talk to Jon, the owner. He ended up doing the breaks off camera about a week after filming the fuel episode. He's had a lot of ideas for it. Thanks for watching.

[@rbljackson]

@@MicsMotorworx sounds good. TY.

[@keziahndunge705]

So I need a lot of advice! My sister accidentally put diesel in a Saturn Ion car and drove it once for a couple minutes, so... Is it even worth fixing? The car hasn’t been driven in 2-3 years since it was given to me. Should I keep it as a project (get it fixed slowly but surely) or do I try to sell it and save more money for a new car?

[@MicsMotorworx]

Without diving too far, consider these sources: artsautomotive.com/home/art-icles/articles-for-the-curious/what-happens-when-you-put-diesel-in-a-gas-engine/ www.acuraofocean.com/what-happens-if-you-put-diesel-in-a-regular-car/#:~:text=Will%20Diesel%20Fuel%20Damage%20My,injectors%2C%20seals%20or%20other%20components. shift.com/articles/what-happens-if-you-put-diesel-in-a-gas-car With these ideas in mind, there are a few variables to consider. 1.) How far did the diesel infiltrate the fuel system? 2.) How long has it been sitting? 3.) What is the cost of repair compared to the value of the vehicle? 1,) In most cases, very minimal amounts made it to the injection system or combustion chamber. Good news! It is more than likely to be diluted with fresh unleaded fuel. 2,) That's one of the key elements to consider. Diesel can be stored longer than gasoline. However, it will still break down chemically. This might require the replacement of seals and injectors. Based on the post, it might be worth having a reputable technician look at it and diagnose it for you. 3.) That's the money point. What is it's value? If it was the only ride available, then it would need to be fixed. However, I don't have enough information from the prior two questions to estimate the cost of repair in parts and labor time. That's something only the local shops or reputable technician can help with. Example and just to throw darts at numbers. If the car's cash value is $1,500 and it costs $1,500 to fix, and the repair provides someone with a ride to work each day; the value of working exceeds the zero balance rendered for the repair. If the cash value is less and the repair is twice as much, that would be another thing to consider. I with there was an easier answer to give. Good luck and let us know how it goes.