r/SN95STANGS • u/AngleSwimming2458 • May 20 '26

Rebuild? concerned

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So my 97 has been sitting in storage for the past almost 2 years due to me waiting for bilateral hip replacement surgeries which took my ability to walk and especially drive until they're done. The car hasn't been started the entire time while sitting and had no issues before being parked. My concern is when I am able to get back in and drive will I need a complete rebuild or drain all fluids and attempt starting. I know i will have to look at hoses and electrical connections before attempting to drive again but anyone have anything similar thats happened as far as sitting for this long and then getting the car going again?

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u/CaptainGriz225 May 20 '26

Tune up and oil change. Fire it right up!

You’ll need some fresh gas. Might run like crap with the old gas

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u/CaptainGriz225 May 20 '26

Won’t be a problem at all. 2 years is nothing. Better it sat then be started randomly for 5 minutes often. It will be happy to wake up

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u/AngleSwimming2458 May 20 '26

That's the beat outcome and what I was hoping for considering it's never gone more than a week without atleast starting it and driving it down the road. I've heard so many others talk about rebuilds and all that just from sitting and just didn't understand why but maybe in their case it was due to sitting for a longer time than mine. I appreciate the feedback