Engine not started for 2 years...
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C 230 Sport
Engine not started for 2 years...
I bought a 2000 C230 Kompressor that was missing the windshield wiper assembly, battery, and blower motor. It also hasn't been started in two years. I can get the missing parts and vacuum out the leaves and pine needles from where the missing parts go but I'm concerned about starting an engine with a supercharger after a two year layoff. I know I should remove the spark plugs and pour some Marvel Mystery oil into the cylinders and let that soak for a couple of days and then suck that out put a little engine oil in each cylinder and crank the engine by jumping the starter with a twelve volt source outside the car's ignition system but then what? The supercharger bothers me. Should I oil that somehow? Any ideas would be appreciated.
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Crank it over with the plug wires removed. Do it in 10 to 15 second spurts 3 or 4 minutes apart so you don't beat up the starter motor. Change oil and filter first, and you can do that in your driveway. The oil pump is sufficient to lubricate the top end and turbo.
Changing plugs is good :-) A little oil in the cylinder top won't hurt, and when it turns over, it will give a slight lubrication to the cylinder walls.
Next step is to pray (a lot)
Changing plugs is good :-) A little oil in the cylinder top won't hurt, and when it turns over, it will give a slight lubrication to the cylinder walls.
Next step is to pray (a lot)
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C 230 Sport
Haven't started it yet, had another car come in (not an MB) that demanded my attention. As for the C230, I won't be able to get to that for a couple of weeks. On a positive note I found a scrap yard that has three similar cars so I can pick up a windshield wiper assemble and the blower motor there. I'll post before pics of the project soon.
