Waldi Posted March 1, 2021 Report Share Posted March 1, 2021 Today I took the TR6 out for it’s first drive after 4 months of standing in the garage. I had charged the battery for the last time some 2 months ago and I always leave one battery pole of, so it does not discharge much. The tank was still filled with old 98 E5 fuel. My garage is kept just a couple of degrees above outside temperature. The engine needed just 3 or 4 intermitted attempts before it fired, and after a 30 mile drive she runs nice on all 6 cylinders. I was amazed, to be honest. Do others have similar experiences? And O what a joy to go out after such a long period! Cheers, Waldi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Hill Posted March 1, 2021 Report Share Posted March 1, 2021 Hi Waldi Never leave mine more than 3 weeks without starting her, always try to coincide it with a run of at least 8 miles (it as to be dry and no salt) it’s been no problem in three years Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ntc Posted March 1, 2021 Report Share Posted March 1, 2021 4 hours ago, Waldi said: Today I took the TR6 out for it’s first drive after 4 months of standing in the garage. I had charged the battery for the last time some 2 months ago and I always leave one battery pole of, so it does not discharge much. The tank was still filled with old 98 E5 fuel. My garage is kept just a couple of degrees above outside temperature. The engine needed just 3 or 4 intermitted attempts before it fired, and after a 30 mile drive she runs nice on all 6 cylinders. I was amazed, to be honest. Do others have similar experiences? And O what a joy to go out after such a long period! Cheers, Waldi You was lucky remember the timeline or it may come back later Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil H 4 Posted March 1, 2021 Report Share Posted March 1, 2021 I tend to connect to a trickle charger when the car isn't used for reasonably long journeys but as Paul I try to get out all year if the roads are salt free and it isn't pouring down. Four months without turning the key is quite a while, good to know she fired up for you even after such neglect Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peter V W Posted March 1, 2021 Report Share Posted March 1, 2021 After the winter in the garage, under a cover. Pushed it out into the sunshine to find my side window in a 1000 pieces. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Hill Posted March 1, 2021 Report Share Posted March 1, 2021 Not good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Macleesh Posted March 1, 2021 Report Share Posted March 1, 2021 Not quite as long for me, I reckon it was last used around Christmas. No special precautions taken. Started after about 5 seconds of cranking and after a bit of a cough went straight onto all 6. That will do me! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mk2 Chopper Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 Usually not more than a month, but it readily starts, all cylinders come in after a few moments. Gareth Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steves_TR6 Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 My car requires quite a lot of cranking if parked hot and left for weeks have always wondered if this is made worse by the braided injector hoses, or is it more likely to be MU seals ( which are old) ? car always starts, just takes quite a lot of cranking to work up fuel to the injectors steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mk2 Chopper Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 Could be the injectors themselves, leaking into the cylinder after you've turned off, because the o rings have gone hard, and then it requires cranking to re fuel. Gareth Quote Link to post Share on other sites
astontr6 Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 18 minutes ago, Steves_TR6 said: My car requires quite a lot of cranking if parked hot and left for weeks have always wondered if this is made worse by the braided injector hoses, or is it more likely to be MU seals ( which are old) ? car always starts, just takes quite a lot of cranking to work up fuel to the injectors steve Have you got Sparkrite Plug leads? If you have check that the spark plug connector(s) have not pushed up into the top of the boot leaving a gap of up to 3/4" for the spark to jump. This causes hard starting hot or cold. I have seen this problem even on new Sparkrite plug leads. I bought a set and after being told of this problem, I found that 3 of mine were faulty and had to pull the connector down to the edge of the boot. Bruce. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steves_TR6 Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 Thanks Bruce, but i have Magnecor spark plug leads. i do have a sparkrite lead to the coil, as the magnecor was not long enough when i relocated the coil but the ‘problem’ predates this move and i’m pretty sure it’s fuel related as didnt change with new distributor either steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steves_TR6 Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 2 hours ago, Mk2 Chopper said: Could be the injectors themselves, leaking into the cylinder after you've turned off, because the o rings have gone hard, and then it requires cranking to re fuel. Gareth Thanks Gareth the injectors were refurbished by Neil F back in 2013, so whilst it could be them i don’t thunk it’s likely? steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mk2 Chopper Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 52 minutes ago, Steves_TR6 said: Thanks Gareth the injectors were refurbished by Neil F back in 2013, so whilst it could be them i don’t thunk it’s likely? steve Depends what type of material they were back in 2013, I have no idea when we started to get the E5 unleaded? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jctr6EFI72 Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 Same for me...just need the fuel to come back....full throttle helps a little, don t understand why but it helps Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SeanF Posted March 3, 2021 Report Share Posted March 3, 2021 Hi Waldi. I started mine yesterday for the first time since November. Started on the 3rd crank and I drove it out onto the drive to wash the winter dust off. I'd left the tank almost empty so took it to the filling station for a new tank full of Shell Vpower and then out for a 10 mile Italian tune. Ran very sweetly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike C Posted March 3, 2021 Report Share Posted March 3, 2021 I wait for 30 seconds or so for the fuel pump to change note before the first cranking. Fires in one or two rotations, then I have to catch it. And I use Stabil in the fuel over winter. Starting is vastly improved since I had the MU and injectors rebuilt a few years ago. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted March 3, 2021 Report Share Posted March 3, 2021 On 3/1/2021 at 6:51 PM, Peter V W said: After the winter in the garage, under a cover. Pushed it out into the sunshine to find my side window in a 1000 pieces. Hi Peter, that is a bummer. At least is easier and cheaper to repair than the front screen. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gordon Bayley Posted March 4, 2021 Report Share Posted March 4, 2021 I've found the petrol goes off over the winter lay months, I normally top up with new petrol which helps, also the injectors can get air locks. , Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waldi Posted March 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2021 Good to hear several of us simply start and enjoy driving it! Waldi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike C Posted March 5, 2021 Report Share Posted March 5, 2021 Yep, the more you use a TR6 the better it works. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clarkey Posted March 5, 2021 Report Share Posted March 5, 2021 (edited) I start mine very week, I made the mistake in my first year of just parking her up and leaving her, There first start took ages and she only started on 3 took ages for the other 3 to come in !!!!!!!DOH ever since she has been started weekly coinciding with a run as well no issues thus far , insert key , Turn over , Smile generated Edited March 5, 2021 by Clarkey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil H 4 Posted March 5, 2021 Report Share Posted March 5, 2021 Insured my Daughter today as she was back from Uni just for the run to Tesco. Started first turn but the clutch suffered a bit I guess I should have moved Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Mark Ogram Posted March 6, 2021 Report Share Posted March 6, 2021 Started mine last week after a couple of months layoff. I always remove plugs, isolate fuel pump and coil, crank the engine on the starter to get the oil pressure up before starting. Cheers. Mark. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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