Gasoline dripping on the exhaust manifold. Replace ALL the fuel lines, especially those in the engine compartment. Replace the injector rubber fuel lines, the little short one's that run from the rail to the injectors. They get hotter and so dry out and crack sooner. My $0.02 Bob Stevens http://groups.msn.com/BobsPhotoShare http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tiico
> Quick question, why would a late model vanagon engine possibly catch on > fire? > > What are the signs to look for? > > What could be done to prevent it? > > Robert > NYC > |
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