Date:         Thu, 16 Jan 2003 19:36:10 -0600
Reply-To:     Owen Brand <olists@THEBRANDS.ORG>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Owen Brand <olists@THEBRANDS.ORG>
Subject:      Service work for a 2 year cold vehicle. no vanagon content
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This really should be on the Saabnet discussion but I can't resist asking the vanagon group. 
I am looking for advice on servicing a car that has been sitting for 2 years. 
This is a recently acquired new project in the form of an 88 Saab 900t. The PO parked it two years ago when the alternator went out. He replaced the alternator about 6 mo ago and tried to start it with no luck.

So far my hit list includes:

Drivetrain
Changing all fluids (oil, tranny, transfer, flush radiator)
Draining the gas tank and fuel lines
r & r plugs, cap, rotor (clean where possible)
r & r plugs and test plug wires
add oil to top of cylinder and turn over engine by hand (damage may already done here)
r & r fuel filter

Chassis
remove and repack wheel bearings.
Inspect and clean brake assemblies

I am sure I have overlooked some stuff. Any suggestions would be welcome.