MikeAqua wrote: I would also change the oil and oil filter. I would remove the old fuel filter element on the engine and drain as much fuel as possible out of the fuel-lines on the engine. Once you know the fuel in the tank is good add a new filter element and re-prime, bleed air out etc. My only other concern would be if once of the pistons has stuck - unlikely with a diesel. |
Don18025 wrote: If you pump out the oil on a cold engine that has been sitting a long time you may leave a lot of stuff that you do not want inside it - water, sludge, carbon etc. which you pour good oil on to. |
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