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Date:         Tue, 21 Nov 2006 13:23:38 -0700
Reply-To:     David Johnson <davidj@ELPASOTEL.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         David Johnson <davidj@ELPASOTEL.NET>
Subject:      Re: Flame ON!
Comments: To: Mike Rouby <mikerouby@YAHOO.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <20061121184320.98689.qmail@web37410.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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My bad - sorry - 1980 Aircooled Vanagon Westy.

David.

On Nov 21, 2006, at 11:43 AM, Mike Rouby wrote:

> Aircooled or Watercooled? > > David Johnson <davidj@ELPASOTEL.NET> wrote: So, had a great > morning today. Van started to stutter a little on > the way to work, then just short of the parking lot, the oil light > came on. Took my foot off the accelerator, and the van died, and I > saw a bit of smoke as I coasted into a spot. By the I got out, the > smoke was actually getting worse, instead of better, so I went back, > and saw black smoke pouring out the upper rear vents on the body. > Got the fire extinguisher from the wall, and managed to get the seat > cushion out, but had open flames as soon as I popped the engine > hatch. Got that out, of course, and the FD came by to spray water > and foam on everything, but now of course, I have to figure out what > might all be broken. > > So - any thoughts here on what to really look at after an engine > fire? Plug wires are fried, most hoses are fried, that is obvious. > Anything else to check? > > Thanks, > > David. > > > > --------------------------------- > Sponsored Link > > Rates near 39yr lows. $420,000 Loan for $1399/mo - Calculate new > house payment >


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