G60 not starting after extended 'rest'

[FastNA2 0]

How do folks,

 

Trying to help a friend start their '91 G60 which has been sitting on their driveway for circa 2 years without running. Have now managed to turn the engine over but will not fire.

 

Changed sparks for new, gave it a little drink (5l of SUL), checked spark at plug and can smell fuel in the exhaust after trying to start it - although it's a weak smell.

 

My VW experience is pretty limited - Toyotas (MR2 GT and Turbo), Vauxhalls (Cavalier and Astra GSi) and Land Rovers (Defender 90 Tdi)are what I'm used to dealing with - apart from servicing the Mrs naturally asthmatic Golf 1.8 auto.

 

Anyone got a magic bullet fix or at least some hints on where to start with this wee beastie?

 

Cheers,

 

Adam.

[flusted 0]

take 1 plug out at a time and check theres a spark on each 1. also have a look at plug and see if its wet with fuel

[FastNA2 0]

Thanks for the reply - nice fat spark from each plug but no fuel present. Suspect the in tank pump may be mullered - it was sitting with the tank empty for 2 years after all - looking into replacing that next.

 

Just been speaking to the owner - as the car ill need replacement discs, pads, tyres and possibly calipers all round (which is going to cost circa £400) they may well be scrapping it.

 

Will let you lot know before I let 'em take it to a scrappy ;)

 

Cheers,