Bought a 09 M3 Sitting for 6 Years

sqwerz · 11-12-2021, 10:13 PM

Recently purchased a 2009 E93 M3 6spd that has been sitting for about 6 years. Car currently has 52,000 miles. Did not start it yet. In addition to doing an oil change and draining the gas, anything else I should do before starting it up for the first time?
Already replaced battery.
Do I need to remove the spark plugs and spray some oil in the cylinders?
Is the easiest method to draining the gas through the fuel pump access under the rear seats?
Thanks in advance.

LakeSurfer · 11-13-2021, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by sqwerz

Recently purchased a 2009 E93 M3 6spd that has been sitting for about 6 years. Car currently has 52,000 miles. Did not start it yet. In addition to doing an oil change and draining the gas, anything else I should do before starting it up for the first time?
Already replaced battery.
Do I need to remove the spark plugs and spray some oil in the cylinders?
Is the easiest method to draining the gas through the fuel pump access under the rear seats?
Thanks in advance.

I don't know much about refreshing barn finds but….

Why was it sitting for so long? That could answer some questions on what to do next. 6 years is not that long, does the engine rotate freely? Take the plugs out and see if you can turn it over by hand. Check the condition of the plugs, it would hurt to just pick up a new set while you're at it. Boroscope the cylinders if possible? Probably not necessary but if wouldn't hurt. Oil filters, air filters would be a good start too. Tires are probably shoot too from sitting. Could you squirt a little oil down the cylinders minus the plugs and turn it over with power to get done oil back in there?

nrubenstein · 11-16-2021, 02:29 PM

The easiest way to drain the gas is probably to disconnect the fuel feed line in the engine bay.

In a perfect world, I'd probably crank it over for a bit with the injectors disconnected and the plugs out. Let it build oil pressure before running it.

That said, I've started plenty of engines after similar amounts of time with no prep. As long as it was parked in a relatively climate tempered area, it should be fine.

spammysammich · 11-16-2021, 02:31 PM

might be worth it to pull the injectors and have them cleaned/flow tested. There have been a couple S65s taken out recently because of stuck injectors.

Formula_Autohaus · 11-23-2021, 10:57 PM

Following as my 2008 M3 has been sitting for 6 years. It had been started from time to time but no driving. In process of refreshing everything and getting it back on the road.

Bimmer_Seb · 11-29-2021, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by sqwerz

Recently purchased a 2009 E93 M3 6spd that has been sitting for about 6 years. Car currently has 52,000 miles. Did not start it yet. In addition to doing an oil change and draining the gas, anything else I should do before starting it up for the first time?
Already replaced battery.
Do I need to remove the spark plugs and spray some oil in the cylinders?
Is the easiest method to draining the gas through the fuel pump access under the rear seats?
Thanks in advance.

Off topic but I want to know the back story of it lol

tbuck · 11-30-2021, 06:29 AM

I am wondering if it has been sitting because it spun a bearing....

Helmsman · 11-30-2021, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer_Seb

Off topic but I want to know the back story of it lol

Yep, me too. What happened?

TCrush · 12-02-2021, 11:06 AM

Why was it sitting for 6yrs?

sqwerz · 02-26-2022, 04:46 AM

UPDATE: Car started right up. Changed the oil. Spun the engine by hand. Did not drain the gas, had less than quarter tank, added new gas on what was already there.
Had some coolant leaks as hoses dried up, replaced those and flushed entire system.
Changed all fluids and car has been a blast thus far.
Rod bearings done after driving the car for a few miles.
Mods to come soon.

gilberjj · 02-26-2022, 10:34 AM

Pics or ban!

Helmsman · 02-26-2022, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by TCrush

Why was it sitting for 6yrs?

Also curious.

Mr. BMW · 02-26-2022, 05:43 PM

GORDON.M3 · 02-27-2022, 02:03 AM

There is a lot of barn find cars, I know some people sitting on one with a blown engine and some that are perfectly fine. If the car hasn't been started for a very long time, I'd put in a fresh battery, drain the existing gas inside the tank and do an oil change.

Make sure when you are doing the oil change, fill some oil in the oil filter housing compartment and soak the oil filter till it is dripping wet. It will help get the oil moving faster and the cold start won't be so "dry".

Injectors that have been sitting for a while shouldn't be a problem unless there was a problem to begin with. As always check on all the other fluids in the car also, rear diff, transmission, fresh coolant, and brake oil.

sqwerz · 02-27-2022, 05:24 AM

No backstory other than car was just not driven and used. Car was garaged in Long Island as owner never used it. "Never had time."

Car was inspected and started by Motorcepts in NY. Highly recommended, BTW. Gave it a wash, clay bar, and light detail. Cleaned right up. Replaced tires, battery, and maintenance items.

alpine m3 · 02-27-2022, 07:58 AM

Car looks in great shape! My favorite color as well! Good Luck with it.

UPSROD · 02-27-2022, 08:58 AM

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sqwerz New Member 40 Rep 24 Posts Drives: 2015 650i 2020 X5 2009 M3 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Bronx NY iTrader: (1)	Bought a 09 M3 Sitting for 6 Years Recently purchased a 2009 E93 M3 6spd that has been sitting for about 6 years. Car currently has 52,000 miles. Did not start it yet. In addition to doing an oil change and draining the gas, anything else I should do before starting it up for the first time? Already replaced battery. Do I need to remove the spark plugs and spray some oil in the cylinders? Is the easiest method to draining the gas through the fuel pump access under the rear seats? Thanks in advance.
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nrubenstein Captain 567 Rep 801 Posts Drives: E30 M3/E36 M3/E46 M3/E90 M3 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (2)	The easiest way to drain the gas is probably to disconnect the fuel feed line in the engine bay. In a perfect world, I'd probably crank it over for a bit with the injectors disconnected and the plugs out. Let it build oil pressure before running it. That said, I've started plenty of engines after similar amounts of time with no prep. As long as it was parked in a relatively climate tempered area, it should be fine. __________________ 2011.75 E90 M3 \| 2006 GMC Sierra LBZ \| 2004 X5 3.0i 6MT \| 1995 M3 S50B32 \| 1990 325is \| 1989 M3 S54B32 Hers: 1996 911 Turbo \| 1989 325iX
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