Car hasn't started in thirteen years, what.

Tiny
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  • 1985 BMW 733I
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Car hasn't started in thirteen years, what should I do or check besides change out the old gas before I start it/
Thursday, March 28th, 2013 AT 9:47 PM

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Tiny
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Change every fluid in the car without exception.

Drop gas tank, flush it out and replace the fuel pump. Flush the lines up to the ijectors and hope they still work.

Change the battery.

Replace all the tires

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Thursday, March 28th, 2013 AT 9:48 PM
Tiny
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Check the timming also if its chain and it sat for 13 years I wouldnnt be shocked if it was gone
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Friday, March 29th, 2013 AT 12:40 AM
Tiny
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And then let me know what you find.
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Saturday, March 30th, 2013 AT 3:58 PM

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