Leaking fuel lines seem to be the most common cause. Remember, even the newest Vanagon is now 10 years old. Rubber items, like fuel lines, can get brittle when exposed to heat, weather, road salt, and father time. Replacing the fuel lines will drastically cut the likelihood of fire. Vanagain offers an outstanding kit, including all the hose and clamps you'll need, to replace the engine bay fuel lines, for a very reasonable price. Too, buy some very cheap fire insurance - a good fire extinguisher. Alan Bosch & Phred ('88 Wolfsburg)
Tim New <timnew@PACBELL.NET>@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> on 01/24/2001 12:08:31 PM Please respond to Tim New <timnew@PACBELL.NET> Sent by: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM cc: Subject: Fires
I've heard about engine fires in volkswagon vans, I've never had such a problem but I'm concerned about the possibility. How does it usually happen? And how do I avoid it? Tim New Los Angeles |
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