Since the van has sat for such a long time the other thing you could try is change the plugs out and a new air filter if its clogged. Other than removing the fuel tank and injectors you could also fill the tank with as much fresh gas as you can get. Remove the breather hose near the intake and check for obstructions as well as the throttle body and make sure its not sticking and there is no build up on the throttle plates. Any vehicle that has sat for that long, its anyones guess what critters could have made a home in your air intake. 69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles 72 350SL 108,000 Miles 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata -----Original Message----- From: kayoooh @ gmail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wed, 28 Dec 2005 04:44:17 -0600 Subject: [MBZ] I need help starting an engine which would not start after sitting for three years!!
Hello Listers, This is for the Gasoline engine experts among us. I have a 1999 Ford E 250 van which has not been started for almost the past three years, at the time, it was parked with a quarter tank of gas. Today I made an attempt to start it with a brand new battery but no matter how long I cranked it would not budge, ecept for the rare appearance of wanting to catch. Out of desperation and not wanting to face my fears head on, I went to AutoZone and bought two bottles of Techron gas treatment and a bottle of the same by Gumout and another which I forget the name of now but has an S3 in it's name or so I think. Anyway, I dumped ALL of the above in the tank and rocked the van, so did two of my kids, for what seemed like an eternity (hoping to mix the stuff I poured in the tank with the old gasoline) but still, it would not start. I could hear the electric fuel pump buzzing and the relay clicking so at least I know the pump is operating. Now what I fear is that either the pickup screen inside the tank is plugged with gum and varnish or the injectors are plugged with same or both are! Does any of you know of a certain peculiarity of a Ford motor, or any gasoline motor for that matter, which would cause this and what can be done about it other than dropping the gas tank and yanking the injectors out (which is a bear on this particular vehicle). Is there a proven concoction which would loosen or soften the stuff causing this (assuming it is gum/varnish which is causing it)? I know that the causes could be many but any input you can provide will be greatly appreciated and may help resolve this issue. Thank you, Omar. _______________________________________ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___________________________________________________ Try the New Netscape Mail Today! Virtually Spam-Free | More Storage | Import Your Contact List http://mail.netscape.com
