Restarting after a gap

[jrv_t644]

Hi Guys

This is a thread i started elsewhere but it actually probably makes more sense here as its FF1600 i'm restarting.

Its some time since i ran my old car - it had had 4 races since a rebuild if i remember correctly, but has now sat idle for a few years.

I'm intending to have a look at it in the next week or so -

Looking for some advice though:

How long do you think its likely to be able to put up with being left alone?

How much work is likely to be needed to get raceworthy again?

Am i likely going to need a proper rebuild?

Finally is there somewhere i can get some used rubber, just past its best for racing, but with enough on it to at lest get me going again in the short term?

[Walshy]

Seatbelts and extinguisher spring to mind immediately.

Had you deflated the tyres prior to storing the car?

If so, leave them in the sun for a day or so and they should be good for a test day. Not great, but they will get you through it.

[jrv_t644]

Extinguisher is definitely out of date and in need of replacement.

What's the deal concerning belts?

[Walshy]

Originally Posted by jrv_t644

Extinguisher is definitely out of date and in need of replacement.

What's the deal concerning belts?

They all have an expiry date now. I think you get about 4 years from a set.
Probably a good move really. It is more expense, but belts do stretch!

[Triple J Motorsport]

If the engine turns over, change the water belt, engine oil, gear oil, brake & clutch fluid, water (probably run a cleaner through it). I'd replace all the rubber hoses too.
Check the brake caliper piston seals too.

The valve springs might be weaker if left compressed for years too.

You'll need to fit a transponder too when you race.

[jrv_t644]

Thanks for the advice everyone - i need not have worried, everything is in really very good condition, its like i was barely away.

Can you tell me more about the transponders?

[driftwood]

check out motorsport timing they supply the transponders 2 types a unit on car wire dto the battery or the removable unit that you can charge off mains or car cigar lighter
i prfer this type a sit will not drain car battery and you can move from car to car

i am willans & trs seatbelt and lifeline fire sytems agent
you should really change all the clutch and brake seals

they may fail in a weeks time when you run car get heat through the system etc
where do you intend to race?