Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 10:41:41 -0500
Reply-To: Ben Cichowski <aquasheck@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From: Ben Cichowski <aquasheck@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Engine fire... again!
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>> I'm sure the van burned because the guy was using a WBX instead of a Subaru motor, right?<<
Well, while I'm sure there are probably some major fire-safety improvements with the Subaru engine over the WBX, I can honestly say that I just pulled out some pretty unsafe stuff out of what my PO called "HIS" Suby conversion...and what I am now calling MY "RE-Conversion."
Un-safe, improperly sized and non-pressure rated fuel hose - poorly installed...o-rings connecting hardline fuel lines to the injectors that should have been replaced years ago (crushed beyond recognition and clearly seeping)...inadequate connections at the firewall...I can go on with other examples of the "mechanical monkery" that I found, but I'll stop here.
Basically what I'm saying is that fuel lines are something that need to be maintained and periodically changed out regardless of the motor. Also, to be clear - I'm not trying to negate or mis-read Chris's statement, just add to it with this thought since it is fresh in my mind...waiting on my last few parts and my "re-conversion" will be done!
Those are some pretty horrific pictures - Benny, please do not pass on the baby pic...
-Ben
> Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 11:05:24 -0400
> From: szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM
> Subject: Re: Engine fire... again!
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>
> I'm sure the van burned because the guy was using a WBX instead of a Subaru
> motor, right?
>
> On Tue, May 13, 2008 at 10:17 PM, Benny boy <huotb@videotron.ca> wrote:
>
> > So today, i'm in the shop and the phone ring... i guy with a sad voice
> > tell
> > me that is beloved westy (just bought last year) just burned to the
> > bone...
> > this morning, a few streets from his home. I told me he was not insure for
> > fire, even if he was, i had no evaluation for insurance. So i ask for
> > pictures... sadly, the answer was i can't restore that van! HE then ask me
> > how much i would give him for it... i felt bad....
> >
> > http://www.benplace.com/vanagon_engine_fire.htm
> >
> > Don't even ask yourself what cause that fire!!!!
> >
> > http://www.benplace.com/fuel_line.htm
> >
> > DO IT FRIGGING NOW!!!!!!!!!.... Did you hear what i just said!
> > If not, i will show you a burned baby picture in a back of a
> > Vanagon!!!!!!!!!!
> > Don't be stupid!
> >
> > Ben
> > http://www.benplace.com/
> >
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