starting issues after storage

[Guy]

No probs.
Did you check the engine turns over freely by hand before starting it?

urrrmmm.... 

(that'll be a no then)

[Guy]

Oh no, it's going to be one of those days isn't it?

Good luck dudes.

Nick

very much so... seeing as i lost the front bumper of the caddy to a bollard 

Noooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

fraid so... gonna have to claim on insurance me thinks (but thats for another thread) 

[Horney]

I don't think it'll be seized. I'm pretty sure the battery is so stuffed that even trying to jump it won't work. I've had this before.

Dro the battery from the III in it and I reclon it'll fire up after a few coughs and splutters. It might be worth truning it over on the battery for a min or two with king lead off just to build up some oil pressure befor eletting it run properly.

nick

[Horney]

Oh no, it's going to be one of those days isn't it?

Good luck dudes.

Nick

very much so... seeing as i lost the front bumper of the caddy to a bollard 

Noooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

fraid so... gonna have to claim on insurance me thinks (but thats for another thread) 

Might as well get the dent done at the same time. Total bummer though dude.

Nick

[AudiA8Quattro]

I don't think it'll be seized. I'm pretty sure the battery is so stuffed that even trying to jump it won't work. I've had this before.

Dro the battery from the III in it and I reclon it'll fire up after a few coughs and splutters. It might be worth truning it over on the battery for a min or two with king lead off just to build up some oil pressure befor eletting it run properly.

nick

Agree with you there. It's probably not seized if its been dry stored.
Its good practice though to check.
Or you could turn the engine over on the starter with the fuel pump fuse removed.

[Guy]

I don't think it'll be seized. I'm pretty sure the battery is so stuffed that even trying to jump it won't work. I've had this before.

Dro the battery from the III in it and I reclon it'll fire up after a few coughs and splutters. It might be worth truning it over on the battery for a min or two with king lead off just to build up some oil pressure befor eletting it run properly.

nick

Agree with you there. It's probably not seized if its been dry stored.
Its good practice though to check.
Or you could turn the engine over on the starter with the fuel pump fuse removed.

its been stored outside but under a cover

mk3 batter was flat but is now on a conditioner itself!

i think new battery and then follow all your advices

[Horney]

Steal the one out of Chuff's motor!

If you do buy a new one go to an autofactors not halfords (unless Chuff has a trade card) as they're well expensive!

Nick

[Guy]

Steal the one out of Chuff's motor!

If you do buy a new one go to an autofactors not halfords (unless Chuff has a trade card) as they're well expensive!

Nick

GSF? I thought they were quite expensive last time I got a battery off them

[Agreeable Slick]

Get the van battery on it. CCA should be higher, which will give the starter the kick up the arse it needs.

[Guy]

Get the van battery on it. CCA should be higher, which will give the starter the kick up the arse it needs.

oooh! idea!