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Car has sat for three years... What should i do to tune it up

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Old Mar 31, 2010 | 08:02 PM
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Car has sat for three years... What should i do to tune it up

just bought a 1990 camaro rs 305 5 speed. they guy said it has been sitting for a couple years. what are some things i should do just to make sure its running alright. i replaced plugs, cap, and rotor so far. thanks
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Old Mar 31, 2010 | 08:31 PM
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Car: 91 chevy camaro
Engine: 383
Transmission: 700r4 built with corvette servo
Axle/Gears: posi 3:73
Re: Car has sat for three years... What should i do to tune it up

change oil and filter, air filter,pvc vavle,fuel filter,run new gas............
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Old Mar 31, 2010 | 08:45 PM
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Re: Car has sat for three years... What should i do to tune it up

Also check for dried out hoses and cracked serp belts!

DEFINITELY flush your radiator!
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Old Mar 31, 2010 | 09:00 PM
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Re: Car has sat for three years... What should i do to tune it up

ok thanks. was thinking bout running seafoam through it too...? when would be a good time to do that..
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