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Question about reviving a Vt

KiwiHoldenDriver

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Hi

I am reviving a VT that has been sitting idle for the last 6 or so years, although it was recently started and moved at slow speeds.

What fluids should I replace other than the oil?
 

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I would replace all the fluids to be on the safe side, coolant, brake fluid and transmission fluid (assuming it is auto)
 

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Was the clink good to ya, like was said wont hurt giving it a good full service. Hope the fuel is fresh..
 

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I would replace all the fluids to be on the safe side, coolant, brake fluid and transmission fluid (assuming it is auto)
That was my thinking but just wanted to know what others thought.
 

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Unless you have fresh fuel it won't run too well, especially if the fuel has been in the tank for six years.
 

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After 6 years? Literally all the fluids

Oil
Coolant
Transmission
Power steering
Diff oil
Fuel
 

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Flush all fluids and replace all filters
Wait untill your tank is empty and you re-fill to change your fuel filter, maybe add some fuel injector cleaner for the first fill up
 
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