I just picked up an 04 Escalade ESV with the LQ9 as a donor for a swap into my 86 C-10 stepside. It has been sitting for about a year without being started. I was told when I got it that the fuel pump was bad. The couple had been going through a divorce and neither was willing to have it fixed as it was an extra vehicle for them. I would like to get it running to make sure there are no issues before pulling the motor. Is there anything I should do to it before I try to start it? Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

Well if it hasn't turned over in a year the cylinder walls are probably pretty dry. I would pull the plugs and spray a little wd-40 in there. Let it sit awhile pull the intake pipe off and spray some fuel in the intake. Then turn it over. It won't run long, but without a fuel pump hooked up it won't.

 

Thanks, I'll pull the plugs and give it a little squirt.

 

I bought a 98 Dakota that Sat in a field for 3 years. Didnt do anything but put a fuel pump in it. Drove it for 2 1/2years. No issues. Sold it and guy still drives it. Never smoked or anything.

 

my truck sat for 18 months without me touching it. charged the battery and she started first try.

 

Thanks guys. I just didn't want to get in a hurry to get it started and not do something that I should have.