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mikeman030888 · 08-20-2014, 09:03 PM

So I am about to buy a 96 240sx from my boss hopefully picking it up tomorrow we got it running recently its been sitting for about 2 years and we replaced the spark plugs and distributor cap new battery changed oil flushed the radiator took the old gas out and refilled with new changed fuel filter anything else I should do changing out/cleaning wise? I never have bought a car thats been sitting for a couple years but I got a good deal on it and I've always wanted a 240sx we checked the brakes and they are good dont know what else I should check or b on the look out for in the near future so plz advise it would b appreciated

*fliprayzin240sx* · 08-21-2014, 06:48 AM

Fresh thermostat wouldnt hurt it. Toss in a can of seafoam in the gas tank for the first few tank fulls to help clean out the injectors.

mikeman030888 · 08-21-2014, 07:19 PM

Word thanx i got some seafoam in my garage and will start doing that

08-20-2014, 09:03 PM	#1
mikeman030888 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: silverdale Washington Age: 33 Posts: 3 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	bringing a 96 240 back to life So I am about to buy a 96 240sx from my boss hopefully picking it up tomorrow we got it running recently its been sitting for about 2 years and we replaced the spark plugs and distributor cap new battery changed oil flushed the radiator took the old gas out and refilled with new changed fuel filter anything else I should do changing out/cleaning wise? I never have bought a car thats been sitting for a couple years but I got a good deal on it and I've always wanted a 240sx we checked the brakes and they are good dont know what else I should check or b on the look out for in the near future so plz advise it would b appreciated

08-21-2014, 06:48 AM	#2
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Fresh thermostat wouldnt hurt it. Toss in a can of seafoam in the gas tank for the first few tank fulls to help clean out the injectors. __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

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08-21-2014, 07:19 PM	#3
mikeman030888 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: silverdale Washington Age: 33 Posts: 3 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Word thanx i got some seafoam in my garage and will start doing that