unused m20

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Post Wed Feb 13, 2013 10:10 am

i have an m20 engine from '87 325sport that has been lying idle for a few years.. it only did e few k miles after full professional rebuild.. are there likely to be any major issues getting it running again?
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Post Wed Feb 13, 2013 10:17 am

wouldnt say so, my m20 sat unused for 3 years and turned after a few cranks. it hadnt had a rebuild either
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Post Wed Feb 13, 2013 10:24 am

cheers, thats what i hoped to hear :)
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Post Wed Feb 13, 2013 10:34 am

Be sure to change the cam belt at some point and the oil/ filter may be worth doing for what it costs.
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Post Wed Feb 13, 2013 10:54 am

take the spark plugs out and spray some wd40 down the bores and put some fresh oil in before turning it over. turn it over by hand a few times aswel
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Post Wed Feb 13, 2013 12:06 pm

thanks for that.. i appreciate the advice.
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