scotty

Im buying a 91 mustang gt from a friend of mine. The car has been sitting for 5 years. I have changing the oil, new batt. new tires.

1)should i change tranny fluid?
2)rear end fluid?
3)gas?
4)coolant?


Any input or sugg. on what i should do and look out for before starting.

GreenMonster

Yep, it's a good idea to drain and replace all the fluids... Clean out the mouse nest's, charge the battery and fire it up...

I've started old cars before after just checking and topping off the fluids, but it's probably best to just change 'em all so you know where you stand.

subinf

^- everything that you can change fluid wise you might as well do it.

CLpower

i'm w/ them, change the fluid, take a good look at all the hoses, make sure none are rotted out.

GreenMonster

Anything made of rubber can deteriorate w/ time...

Check the tires for dry rot... Fill 'em up with air, and if they have cracks or look worn, replace 'em...

Check the brakes too... they can rust up...

Exhausts tend to go too from sitting too, but you'll hear that

gary_william

not just the brakes rusting, but the hoses rotting. also, there may be some gasket problems with it having sat so long. buyer beware the car taht sits in the elements for 5 years.

heyitsme

This may sound weird, but you'll prob learn a lot especially with a 5.0. Go to Clubsi.com and post in the SivsAll thread. It has long been taken over by hotrod guys of all types.
http://forums.clubsi.com/postlist.php?Cat=0&Board=UBB4