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Bravo 8 · 11-18-2018, 12:06 PM

Hello,

I'm a long time car enthusiast who knows his way around an engine bay but I'm not dialed in on Boxsters nor have I dealt with a modern car that has been sitting for 8 years under a tarp in Nashville, TN. Any tips on getting the engine up and running and the car driveable. My biggest concern is if the engine is seized. Of course all fluids, hoses, belts, tires etc will need attention. Probably brake lines?

So big question is the likelihood of the engine being seized and how to address. Thanks a lot.

11-18-2018, 12:06 PM	#1
Bravo 8 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 9	I am being given a 2002 Boxster S that has been sitting for 8 years.... Hello, I'm a long time car enthusiast who knows his way around an engine bay but I'm not dialed in on Boxsters nor have I dealt with a modern car that has been sitting for 8 years under a tarp in Nashville, TN. Any tips on getting the engine up and running and the car driveable. My biggest concern is if the engine is seized. Of course all fluids, hoses, belts, tires etc will need attention. Probably brake lines? So big question is the likelihood of the engine being seized and how to address. Thanks a lot.