How would I fix a car that wasn't started for 13 years- version 2!

"Inspect all cables for degradation of jackets, connectors, etc. If it's been in the backyard for more than a decade, the cable jacket may literally come apart when you touch it.

Same is true for all rubber gaskets, tubes, belts, tires.

Drain the transmission fluid, engine oil and coolant and get new fluids.

Some springs may be permanently bent due to being compressed for more than a decade.

The cylinders and pistons may be rusty. A complete rebuild is required and usually only an experienced mechanic with professional tools can do this properly.

Basically you need to tear the car apart and refurbish everything, replace anything that cannot be rebuilt/refurbished. Also check for corrosion on the body. It is not impossible that some frames have rusted all the way through. Expect dead/living animals in the car body and all tubes. Rats may have bitten through all non-metal tubes.

This can easily cost more than the car's worth, however if you want to do this as a hobby project you can try."

Gigabit, Just a thought! Does your school have auto shop class, if it does or you will be entering school soon that will offer this, consider saving the car as a project for you and your buddies. Some trade schools will also use persons/private vehicles for training of there students/apprentices, with no cost diagnosing and will go over necessary repairs with the owner in detail(normally no cost until parts needed which you do not have to do) since you may want to replace yourself. Libraries can also be a good source for some repair manuals for auto's. Good luck.

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What a find! But if I remember correctly you're in the 7th grade. This would probably be your first car. Most first cars do not last long as your are just learning to drive. This car is a classic and you might want to save it for your second car and plan on taking this one to college. https://classiccars.com/listings/find/19...

I would explain this to grand dad and ask if he has a car more fit for a first car and not as expensive to repair and find parts for. Preferably one that you can get parts for at your local auto zone. Maybe a cheaper Ford or Chevy that can take the inevitable dings that you will get while learning.

I made this mistake and gave a 1993 Dodge Stealth https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=htt...

to Oswaldo as a first car who impressed me when I met him at 14 https://www.ifixit.com/User/243784/osval...

Well he didn't need a car that would do 155 mph. He still does work for me and is now doing phone repair as his main money making endeavor and sure wishes he hadn't torn that car up now that he's 24.

And yes, he did take it up to 155 MPH except he did it on old tires not built to take that speed and is very lucky to be alive.

BTW - just three days ago I wrote a letter to the local municipal judge ( a friend of mine), to try to help him get his drivers license back after he lost it for to many speeding tickets"

"@gigabit87898 I think this is a great opportunity. I'd give it a go. Start by draining all the fluids and replacing all fluids and filters. This includes the radiator fluid. After that, pull the plugs and see if the engine will crank over. You do not want to start it yet. Just have it crank over to see if it does so. Once it does and builds up some oil pressure you can think about replacing the plugs and seeing if it fires. Expect lots of smoke.....Right now just invest minimal. Filters fluids and a new battery for sure. After that talk to your grandpa and see what he thinks. One piece at a time. Jags that series have had some rust issues. Check on that for sure. Also. remember that you must consider the brakes as non-functioning so do not think about driving of somewhere. :-)

@gigabit87898 try something like this first Jaguar XJ6 or if you prefer the Jag version Jag Version XJ6"

"First class question and I understand that it is very common to the American market which seems to suffer greatly from not be able to get a vehicle started.

The most used way to get a vehicle to start is to greet it each morning with a snarl, and scream ""Startyabastard"", then turn the engine over. I am given to understand that this intimate verbal contact has a soothing effect on the reluctant vehicle, and usually it responds in a satisfactory manner.

I sincerely hope that this long tried method works for you, and that your motoring gives you great pleasure."