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Date:         Mon, 21 Sep 1998 08:45:13 -0400
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From:         "sh@interlog.com" <sh@INTERLOG.COM>
Subject:      Re: WHY? Engine fire totals my 81 Westy
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> Can someone tell me: >1. Are engine fires in Westy's common? If so, is there any database or source >of info regarding causes, etc. >2. Are there known problems with fuel system hoses, components? >3. I've heard that there also may be known probs with the fuel supply lines >and fuel tank.

I,m in the middle of an insurance claim on a fire on my 82 Westy. I'm pretty sure it stared with some fault in the auxiliary gasoline heater. The fire was no where near the engine.

I'm off this morning to see the VW up on a hoist, and get a (hopefully) more accurate estimate of costs to repair.

- Steven Heller Toronto, Canada


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