[Supras] finally ready to fix my BHG and drive the Supra again . . . a few questions

[dm19959@aol.com]

As long as there is not an inordinate amount of water in the fuel (left gas cap off for example) then you should be fine. I've had gas sit in cars for over 3 years with no problems.
 
-Dean
 
 
 
-----Original Message-----
From: Kevin Bohrer <kbohrer at shawlundquist.com>
To: supras at supras.com
Sent: Wed, 3 May 2006 14:34:35 -0500
Subject: [Supras] finally ready to fix my BHG and drive the Supra again . . . a few questions


Most of you all probably don't remember me, but I've been on the list
since '99.  I haven't posted much, because my poor car has been sitting
idle while I'm busy raising kids, remodeling my house, etc.  I might
finally have a chance this weekend to start in on the long list of items
my car needs.  

A quick history & plan: it's an '89 turbo 5 sp.  First & foremost is a
blown headgasket.  I'm putting a new stock gasket & new stock bolts back
in, with future plans for modest HP mods (<300).  I have to helicoil the
exhaust studs, fix my knock sensor wire, fix a coolant leak, fix my vsv,
put on HKS turbo cat back, get a new downpipe & cat, etc. etc.  I plan
to get the head off this weekend & take it from there.

I'll try not to ask too many stupid questions, but I appreciate in
advance all the help I know I'll get!  My first question is about the
gasoline.  I last filled up the tank almost 2 years ago.  I put in
Sta-bil, 92 octane.  Is there any chance this gas is still OK to run?  I
know it loses octane over time, but I know our cars can run on 87 (at
least when the knock sensor is working!).  I'm hoping it will be OK to
at least get it running & a slow cruise.  If it runs good, I may empty
the tank & get fresh gas, but I'd rather not unless you guys (& gals)
think I need to drain it first.

Thanks in advance . . . I'm diving in!

Kevin
'89T


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