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

[Robert Pina]

How long has it been sitting blown?  The engine may not be good 
anymore, if it rotted with rust inside.

Robert


At 12:34 PM 5/3/2006, you wrote:
>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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