Greetings to all,
I have a 1998 Camry sedan with 300K Km. Very clean body with minor rust spots.
I heard some engine knocks similar to the crank shaft knocks so I thought of
trying to rebuild the engine.
Unfortunately, the car has been sleeping for almost four years in my garage.
Due to work travel I have not had time to work on it.
So now I need to make a decision on whether to rebuild the engine and revive it or
just call the junkyard to tow it.
The gas task has 50L of 4-yr old gas.

Q1. Do I need to empty the gas tank or can I add some fuel additive to cure the gas?
Q2. Is there a chance that the fuel pump will survive or do I need to replace it?
Q3. Where is the best place to get the good quality engine rebuild parts?

Thx & BR

 

The issue is ethanol separates over time. Water can collect at the bottom of the tank and cause corrosion. What kind of climate do you have, dry or high humidity?

You can try adding products such as E-Zorb that will help the fuel reabsorb the water. If the tank has corroded, this material can get into the fuel system.

The fuel pump should be OK provided the tank is not full of debris from corrosion and rust.

As to rebuilding. Cost wise, might be better off finding a used engine from a parts car or a Japan import.

One issue with parts is quality and price can be on opposite end. You might start by asking the machine shop that will be doing the work in the engine, such as cylinder boring, valve job, etc.

 

I agree with Joey.
I would just empty the old gas out and be done with it. It also wouldn't hurt to pull out the pump and make sure it is clear.
Would you do the engine work or a shop?

 

Thx to all for the info.
My plan is to take the block to a reaming shop but do the remaining work myself.

 

Post back with your progress.

 

Greetings to all,
Thx for all the info.

Is there a place where I can get a detailed repair/rebuild manual?
I am looking for the one that has all the bolts torques etc....

Thx

 

A Haynes manual (under $20) would have this info.

 

Have you looked into a remanfactured replacement. Would you consider that as an option?