kyepan 291 Posted February 11, 2006 Hi there. Going to look at an MI16 tomorrow as a prospective purchase. Its been standing for four months and then three months before that, then periods of a month or more for about 2 years previous. Heard mention that a longer period of dormancy can cause the rear beam to cease. Is there anything else i should worry about if its been sitting (garaged).. had a look at the buying guide but it doesn't really cover this odd kind of situation. cheers J Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobMGti 0 Posted February 11, 2006 From my experience most things on a 205 dont like being left for more than 6 months or so. but a few things that can and may have gone: Stem Seals Calipers frozen Beam as you rightly said Rad corrosion (if it was left filled) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
205007 12 Posted February 11, 2006 tyres flat spotted? and sidewalls cracked Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redtop 14 2 Cars Posted February 11, 2006 The crankshaft oilseals or driveshaft oil seals could be starting to crack. Seen this on a few ford engines that were left for a long period of time. You should know to look at it when you see it. The usual things as posted above and how it starts runs and idles. As long as it has been stored in a dry and warm environment I wouldn't think there could be much wrong with it other than tyres maybe perished or flatspotted as stated above. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kyepan 291 Posted February 12, 2006 Thanks everyone. i'll be checking for the following. beam - listen for knocks and creaks / check for movement. valve stem seals, blue smoke tendancy to drink oil? drive shaft / crank shaft oil seals, check for leaks below the joins.. not so sure about crank. calipers at the front- may replace for newer / upgraded anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonD6B 0 Posted February 12, 2006 It wouldn't hurt to drive it with a little TLC for few miles until everything loosens up from standing either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kyepan 291 Posted February 12, 2006 It wouldn't hurt to drive it with a little TLC for few miles until everything loosens up from standing either. i hear ya.. easy does it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jim205GTI 3 Posted February 12, 2006 Went back to mine earlier this week.......been working on it just hasn't moved for bloody ages!! it had a seized rear caliper.... one flat tyre ....... but on the plus side when i stuck a charged battery on htere it started first time!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kyepan 291 Posted February 12, 2006 it looked good, lots of history, rad tilted forward.. no adapter plate on the dizzy, anyone got any photos of a non hacked about exaust manifold.... he's gonna get it mot'd and get back to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
