Stood For Ten Years...

[hernas1]

I am looking at a car that has stood for 10 years. It is showing 39K and comes with full Porsche service history up to that mileage. Then into a garage and stood.

Two questions.

1. The starter wont turn though the engine is free. What could it be, where should I start.

2. More importantly, having stood that long could I damage the engine if I did get the starter to work. Are there things that I should do prior to any start attempt?

Thanks

PS someone has to bring her back and blissful ignorance is probably the right place to start as anyone with a lot of experience would probably walk from this one....

[wvicary]

Change engine oil,filter, drain the fuel tank and change filter. Check the air filter and exhaust for rodent nests. Remove spark plugs and oil the cylinder and turn engine over by hand. You need to test for power at the starter if you have a good battery installed. Thats a good starting point.

[pete917]

Change engine oil,filter, drain the fuel tank and change filter. Check the air filter and exhaust for rodent nests. Remove spark plugs and oil the cylinder and turn engine over by hand. You need to test for power at the starter if you have a good battery installed. Thats a good starting point.

Plus one for this approach. Take your time and change all fluids and filters and turn over by hand at first to make sure everything is free.