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Date:         Mon, 21 Sep 1998 12:52:51 EDT
Reply-To:     JordanVw@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         JordanVw@AOL.COM
Subject:      Re: WHY? Engine fire totals my 81 Westy
Comments: To: RMinCal@aol.com, Vanagon@VANAGON.COM
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In a message dated 98-09-21 01:27:23 EDT, RMinCal@AOL.COM writes:


<< 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. Thanks ... and don't leave home without your fire
extinquisher.
 Mi >>




99.9% cause of fire was your old, cracked, long overdue for replacement, fuel
injection high pressure hose blew out, and sprayed your hot engine with
gasoline...


change those hoses and rubber fuel lines!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


oh, and a industrial sized fire extinguisher under the back seat doesn't hurt,
either....


chris
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