New Opel Owner

ryansebik · 06-25-2009

My wife aquired a 69GT while I was overseas and it is solid shape but not running. I know for sure I need a new battery and change out fluids before I get too in depth. It rolls for now until I can get time to work on it. Any suggestions for a newbie?

BQS4 · 06-25-2009

I'd start with draining all fluids, gas, oil, coolant, and replace with new, and new filters. New tune up items, or just plugs and a Pertronix unit, fresh battery, and progress from there....

hotrodder1969 · 06-25-2009

take your time and welcome to the illness which there is no cure and post pics

GTJIM · 06-25-2009

Welcome to the Opel Community!

Prime the oil pump before attempting a start-up to ensure the bearings are lubed. Also put a tablespoon of ATF fluid into each cylinder to oil the rings and help them for the first few revs. Don't use too much - just a tiny bit is enough - and leave it to soak in for a day or so.

See here: http://www.opelgt.com/forums/6a-engi...rs-blocks.html
for some idea of the dry start-up pre-oiling procedure.

ryansebik · 06-25-2009

Thanks you guys are quick to reply. I have hopes for this car that before the end of the year it will be streetable. I don't plan on doing anything but making it like the car gods made it back in 69`. Well mabey update minor stuff but for most part I want it to be stock. I don't know anything about these cars so I'll probably be on the forum quite a bit. Will post pics later.

06-25-2009	#1 (permalink)
ryansebik Sky69GT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Summerville, Sc Posts: 2	New Opel Owner My wife aquired a 69GT while I was overseas and it is solid shape but not running. I know for sure I need a new battery and change out fluids before I get too in depth. It rolls for now until I can get time to work on it. Any suggestions for a newbie?

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BQS4 Southern Red Neck Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Snellville, GA Posts: 5,996 Real Name: Gene	I'd start with draining all fluids, gas, oil, coolant, and replace with new, and new filters. New tune up items, or just plugs and a Pertronix unit, fresh battery, and progress from there.... __________________ "Yes, I do have a rifle rack in my Sportwagon"

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hotrodder1969 Opeler Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: hickory nc Posts: 93	hi take your time and welcome to the illness which there is no cure and post pics

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GTJIM Old Opeler Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New Zealand Posts: 5,686	Oil !! Welcome to the Opel Community! Prime the oil pump before attempting a start-up to ensure the bearings are lubed. Also put a tablespoon of ATF fluid into each cylinder to oil the rings and help them for the first few revs. Don't use too much - just a tiny bit is enough - and leave it to soak in for a day or so. See here: http://www.opelgt.com/forums/6a-engi...rs-blocks.html for some idea of the dry start-up pre-oiling procedure. __________________ GTJim Opel Owner since last Century! Copyright © 2000-2009 J D Henry All Rights Reserved

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06-25-2009	#5 (permalink)
ryansebik Sky69GT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Summerville, Sc Posts: 2	Thanks you guys are quick to reply. I have hopes for this car that before the end of the year it will be streetable. I don't plan on doing anything but making it like the car gods made it back in 69`. Well mabey update minor stuff but for most part I want it to be stock. I don't know anything about these cars so I'll probably be on the forum quite a bit. Will post pics later.

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