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TrapperJohn · 03-25-2009, 12:06 PM

I've decided to put my beloved 90 Esprit back on the road. It's been dormant for about five years, while I dealt with crisis after crisis.

It was running when it was finally parked, overdue for a cam belt change. One thing led to another... anyway, I was looking for any tips and pointers of things to do and not to do with an Esprit that hasn't been started for five years.

Obviously, the cam belt must be changed, especially after sitting for that long and being marginal when it was shut down.

Any other clues? Only obvious problem is the clear coat peeling in places, which brings to mind a question - should it be repainted entirely, or can it be just re-clearcoated?

Thanks for any pointers you can offer. Why did I ever let it sit for so long?

03-25-2009, 12:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
TrapperJohn Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 93	Reviving a dormant 90 Esprit I've decided to put my beloved 90 Esprit back on the road. It's been dormant for about five years, while I dealt with crisis after crisis. It was running when it was finally parked, overdue for a cam belt change. One thing led to another... anyway, I was looking for any tips and pointers of things to do and not to do with an Esprit that hasn't been started for five years. Obviously, the cam belt must be changed, especially after sitting for that long and being marginal when it was shut down. Any other clues? Only obvious problem is the clear coat peeling in places, which brings to mind a question - should it be repainted entirely, or can it be just re-clearcoated? Thanks for any pointers you can offer. Why did I ever let it sit for so long?