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Date:         Wed, 4 Sep 2002 11:16:40 -0300
Reply-To:     Malcolm Stebbins <Malcolm.Stebbins@MSVU.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Malcolm Stebbins <Malcolm.Stebbins@MSVU.CA>
Subject:      Re: Engine fire-what next?
Comments: To: Steve Sandlin <vwcarlocks@HOTMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <F92pT0GAgVGM454fSFV0000f67c@hotmail.com>
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On 3 Sep 2002 at 21:45, Steve Sandlin wrote:


>  When I opened the license plate door, I was greeted
> by a small flame near the coolant tank, so I put it out with my
> extinguisher and started unloading the rear to open the hatch.


My PPO had an engine box fire and the PO mechanic put a Solex carb on and my 91
syncro westy runs fine.  Depends on your state emissions testing though.  You might
be able to sell it to a Canadian (no emissions testing up here)  Where are you???
Malcolm - Halifax NS
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