Ke30 - Back From The Dead

[Saru]

I have an old KE30 sitting in a paddock that i'm hoping to get running today. It's been off the road for 2 years. Hopefully (touch wood) a bit of love and she'll at least go. I'm wondering what oil would be recommended? Also I suspect the points are rooted, are these off the shelf items? Is there anything else worth touching before I start it up?

Edited November 10, 2009 by Saru

[BReNt]

Just try starting it and see what happens. I've started Corollas that have been sitting longer than that and all I needed was some new petrol and a fresh battery.

[philbey]

I'd check oil. 20W50 is all you need, forget spending dollars on synthetics.

 

Points are easily found as well at any local parts store they're likely to have them in stock.

[Saru]

Thanks for your help guys. Couldn't believe it after a bit of tidying up, filling the points a little, spraying some WD40 into the pistons, pouring some 20-50w in, hand turning it a few times, and a big jump start... off she went merry as anything . can't wait to spend some time with this car. A bit different to my skyline :S.

[Taz_Rx]

A bit different to my skyline :o.

 

Thats TOYOTA reliability for you! :S