Restoration

[JS116]

I have an 91 accord dx..and the engine is gone and its been sitting for 2years it was my dads and it was workedd all the way to 312,000 miles..and he kept it maintained..idk wat all needs to be replaced so i need some advice on wwat i need to get it running just a lil checklist you guys think i should check that would have to do with it running other than engine considering it was sitting 2years and i kno u guys wouuldnt kno for sur bcu cant see the car but just a guess wat i should check before i just star getting random parts..also i want to do an h22 swap..any idea how much it would cost it's a 5pd non vtec...

[Potatoswatter]

Please use proper punctuation and capitalization.

Change the air filter, put Seafoam in every orifice, see how it works. Siphon out the gas tank if necessary, refill it, and run it on starter fluid for a bit.

What do you mean, the engine is gone? Did it work when it was parked?

[bcjammerx]

To get the old girl running I would replace ALL the fluids first, oil, tranny, coolant, brake, (clutch if applicable)

Then find out when the T-belt was changed last, if it has been 80,000+ miles since the last change, change the t-belt, seals, and water pump (as well as the tensioner and springs)

Then as time and money allow do the following routine maint.
Check brake pad levels

Replace the spark plugs and wires (ngk plugs)

Replace the air filter, do not use k&n drop in they do not filter out dirt very well...use OEM replacement

These are highly important but also a little more expensive. But if done one at a time they are not bad.
Next replace ALL the ball joints
Then replace ALL the suspension bushings
Then get new shocks/springs (do not get lowering springs those are a downgrade even from 20 year old blown shocks)

That will get you a mostly reliable daily driver and body...

[Potatoswatter]

Note: I meant what I said before you try to run it, since you say it doesn't run. Siphon out the gas as it might be your problem, that is the very first thing. Check the air filter not because it's routine, but because sitting outside might have rotted it.

Once the motor is going, then see Jammer's list.

[evil_demon_01]

Carry out the above checks, and also have a look through this checklist before you go driving:
http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showpost...02&postcount=1

[904drACCORDMANG]

No need to siphon, our cars have a fuel tank drain plug

[HondaFan81]

Reference this thread link with huge checklist posted to answer same question.

http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=163384