Help get me started, literally!!

[Kyle M.]

I have a 84 Buick T-Type all pretty much stock as far as I can tell.

So here is my problem...last time I ran this car was about 8 years ago, in fact it was about the time I bought it. Anyway, I bought it after it had sat for 3 years, put a battery in it, started up and drove it home. I did the regular things to maintain it, but shortly after purchasing I burned up my turbo, seals and bearings went bad. So I put a different turbo in it, drove it for about 2 weeks, then that one started leaking oil into the engine. That is about the time I parked it. It sat for a while, maybe 3 months and I went to start it and it wouldn't start. OK, so now it is 8 years later, still the same problems. I just always figured I fouled my plugs from the oil, but they still look brand new after pulling one. I am getting spark, but it looks weak to me. I can also hear the fuel pump run, so I am assuming I am getting fuel(8 year old fuel) and the plugs smell like gas. One thing I did notice was the waste gate vacuum line was unhooked, not sure when that happened.

I just want to know where I should start looking, I have pretty much no idea. Any ideas or things for me to look at, I will keep you updated so please help me out!!

[blackgn1]

Get some new fuel. The tank probaly has some major rust. Check vac lines, probaly replace the vac lines. Injectors probaly clogged. New plugs and wires I would think. Ect, ect. Those things and other simple things will need to be done just to get ready to start it. Sitting is hard on autos. I would change all fluids and just do a little spring cleaning to see what turns up. You will find alot of little things that will need to be addressed.

[lucky14]

Ditto... you need to usually prep a car for long term storage.... but since you didn't

Id agree... new fuel and fuel filter, plugs and wires, change the oil and filter too.. go from there

[Just a Six??]

Injectors are stuck with crud probably. get them cleaned & flowed properly for $20 each at a shop. Gas & filter are garbage & must come out. Lots of little things you need to do. Good Luck! Let us know what you find?

[84BuickGNYorkPA]

Kyle,

I agree with the advice above, some of my advice is the same.
As far as the vacuum line on the wastegate goes they become loose with age and brittle. The vacuum line that connects to the turbo housing is one of the first one to go, because of all the heat. Glad to hear it still turns over. I would drop the gas tank to do a visual of debris and have it flushed/drained, if no signs of rust, you got lucky. If you do drop the tank, it would be the perfect time to replace that pump and if any modification are in it's future get the hot wire kit. RXG7-FPKG
Pretty much every rubber hose on the fuel system will need replaced with any car that age. And every vacuum hose under the hood. All the fluids, filters... The Grand National / T-Type / Turbo Regal Buick Spring Cleaning Guide then when it's time to try starting it up go here for help check out the no start section, Vortex Turbo Buick Performance
Good Luck and keep us posted,

Chuck

[Kyle M.]

Alright, thanks guys I appreciate you advice.

Well, here is the plan. I am going to roll the car into the shop for the winter and basically tear it all down. I want to overhaul the fuel system and make sure it is all up to par. Then I am going to basically tear down the top of the engine, leave the heads on, and replace all the gaskets, rebuild the turbo and clean everything all up. I really just want to get this beast running. I will keep you all posted.

Lucky14, I didn't plan on having it put up for so long, just how it worked out.