ADVICE: After 5 Years in storage.
 

Hi Guys, thanks in advance to comments and advice.

After 5 years in storage I'm finally putting my 1996 Impreza Wagon WRX (Import) back on the road. Car is completely original bar a few Powerflex bushes. 6 months prior to storing I did a service which included: Oil and brake fluid change, disc and pads.

So my question is what would you recommend checking/replacing after being sat so long?

Thanks

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I would just change the oil and then drive it.

Check for mice damage!

No mice thankfully!

Anything fuel tank/ filter related to corrosion getting around the system, and very flat fuel ?

I've bought some of that STP fuel stabiliser for this winter when my classic wagon sits in the garage for 5 months as it was chuggy starting and was popping a bit last time. I should think that after 5 years the fuel system won't be tip top?

The timing belt will be due a change.

nice. I'm currently in the process of getting mine back on the road following 2yrs. Been advised to have the old fuel removed before i attempt to start her up.... first things first for me are some new rubbers.

Overkill for only 2 years. Just run it off boost until the fuel is used up or add a couple of gallons of fresh stuff and do the same.

"The storage life of petrol is one year when stored under shelter in a sealed container. Once a seal is broken thefuel has a storage life of six months at 20°C or three months at 30°C. Thestorage life of petrol in equipment fueltanks is one month."
From BP.

Stored mine for 3 years back in 2006-09, then just added a couple of gallons of fuel to the old stuff. Ran off boost until it was empty and then filled it up.

I still have the car 10 years! later and it’s completely fine.

Overkill!

Thread reminds me of PS Lewis’s Morris dancers oil change.

Thx for the comments @rossyboy . Suppose as she’s been outside and think the 1/4 tank fuel may have been closer to 3 yrs (just checked my mot) :wonder:

Change the tyres. They do age. I've had a number fail through old age. Admittedly they were all on trailers.
Antifreeze looses it's anti-corrosion properties.
Washer fluid additives can go to jelly.
Also be cautious of the brake hoses. Better safe than sorry there.
Check engine drive belts. They age too.
Rust is a big problem when I've put vehicles back on the road. Me, not the car. I've just got my motorbike running again after 20 years. I wobbled everywhere for the first few miles.

Timing and Aux belts all done, plus new boots all round.

Yes I only left 5 litres in at most when in storage. Just put another 10 litres of 97Ron and seems to be running well.

Anyone use injector cleaner?

Had to replace a small section of fuel line under the rear passenger seat. At some point I should probably drop the tank and see what the rest are like.