Listy Slammed & Awesome Dubber
85 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·
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engine fires..first time I\'ve heard about them
OvalGlen Custom Title Time!
1,361 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
My opinion " this is a more rare occurance - cutting the metal fuel line "
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The more common problem is the steel pipes in the fuel pump coming out and the fuel pump spraying fuel all over the place, which can catch fire.
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The more common problem is the steel pipes in the fuel pump coming out and the fuel pump spraying fuel all over the place, which can catch fire.
Regards,Glenn>
fish Wolfsburg Wizard
584 posts · joined Apr 2003 ·
Buy and use the expensive ful line and clamps. Not the silly sollys or crazy clints crap and you shouldn't have too much trouble. P.S. do the clamps up tight.
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Che Castro ankle straps
1,945 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
yeah the most common cause is neglect! fuel lines cracking or fittings coming loose. Fitting a filter between pump and carb is silly.
Jon
kombi69 Seriously Crusin Dubber
193 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·
My Kombi fuel lines are well clamped, but something occurred the other day that made me wonder about the cause of VW engine fires.
The HT lead from coil to distributor dropped off at the coil end where it points down. The engine had been cutting out before it just died in traffic.
While the connection was loose, I guess there might have been some sparking.
Is it possible this could cause engine fires, not only the usual suspect of the heat of the engine itself?
I thought it worth raising this issue, it might be an idea to make sure your coil to distributor HT lead in particular is well secured.
The HT lead from coil to distributor dropped off at the coil end where it points down. The engine had been cutting out before it just died in traffic.
While the connection was loose, I guess there might have been some sparking.
Is it possible this could cause engine fires, not only the usual suspect of the heat of the engine itself?
I thought it worth raising this issue, it might be an idea to make sure your coil to distributor HT lead in particular is well secured.
Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l
12,787 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
YES - especially in a Type 1 upright motor running a PICT carb.
The Pict 34 often leaks at the bushing and drips petrol - right onto the side of the distributor.
Check your PICT's
The Pict 34 often leaks at the bushing and drips petrol - right onto the side of the distributor.
Check your PICT's
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