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| pete914 |
 Apr 29 2008, 06:50 PM
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Well after a whole lot of work installing dual weber's (used, mistake #1 thought I would save some money) as well as a whole slew of other stuff to get my car ready for spring it all ended in a flaming goodbye.
Long story short, something was wrong with my carbs. backfire through one of the throats, caught the engine bay on fire. Carb on right side was leaking gas. Still don't know why. Cost me the car. $100 fire extinguisher would have saved me my ride. Almost bought one but decided to wait until I had a little more cash...DON'T CUT CORNERS!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d189/pba110/914/IMG_1480.jpg) (IMG:http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d189/pba110/914/IMG_1478.jpg) (IMG:http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d189/pba110/914/IMG_1479.jpg) (IMG:http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d189/pba110/914/th_MOV00120.jpg) (IMG:http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d189/pba110/914/DSC00124.jpg) |
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| Spoke |
Apr 30 2008, 06:17 AM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 7,218 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None 
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Damn! Good to see that you weren't hurt or burned. There doesn't seem to be much left of the engine and interior.
I've been putting off purchasing a fire extinguisher; until today. And I'm gonna drive real slow to get there. |
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| pete914 |
Apr 30 2008, 06:25 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 178 Joined: 21-August 07 From: east coast Member No.: 8,025 |
Fire started out pretty small. Easily manageable with a single fire extinguisher. Had I had one the car would have been easily saved. Further, I would have had no other option but to install a Raby motor. DAMN!
Again, thanks everyone. I hope to be back... |
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| TeenerTim |
Apr 30 2008, 08:14 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 597 Joined: 22-October 07 From: Norfolk,VA Member No.: 8,253 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
It's time to ground the fleet. Everyone needs to do a preflight check this weekend. Check the lugs, the suspension, tire inflation, look for leaks, and get a fire extinguisher. Let's be careful out there!
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| purple |
Apr 30 2008, 08:27 AM
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Pigeon feeders attract me Group: Members Posts: 938 Joined: 24-July 07 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 7,942 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(TeenerTim @ Apr 30 2008, 09:14 AM)  It's time to ground the fleet. Everyone needs to do a preflight check this weekend. Check the lugs, the suspension, tire inflation, look for leaks, and get a fire extinguisher. Let's be careful out there! good idea! I'm actually not going to drive mine until i have at least 2 extinguishers in the car. I cant swing a fire system just yet, but my car tends to backfire out the carbs on occasion and i dont need this money pit going up in flames! too much time and effort to have it go up in smoke. Sorry man, i would be pissed at the FF for just randomly beating on the car like that, but it was for his own safety so.... |
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pete914 Blew up the 'teener Apr 29 2008, 06:50 PM
Aaron Cox Sorry for your loss buddy :( Apr 29 2008, 06:55 PM jd74914 That sucks Pete. :( Apr 29 2008, 06:57 PM Jeffs9146 That sucks!!!! :headbang: Apr 29 2008, 06:57 PM swl Aw shit Pete - that's gotta hurt. Apr 29 2008, 07:01 PM Sleepin Oh man! That sucks! I am sorry for the los... Apr 29 2008, 07:01 PM SirAndy nooooooo :huh: Apr 29 2008, 07:06 PM scotty b Damn Pete. This REALLY sucks, what the hell is goi... Apr 29 2008, 07:09 PM McMark Horrific. :( That's the worst nightmare. At... Apr 29 2008, 07:12 PM Dr Evil Oh man, WTF is going on this month. Sorry for your... Apr 29 2008, 07:16 PM Trevorg7 Man that sucks, sorry.
T Apr 29 2008, 07:17 PM lotus_65 OMG
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sorry Apr 29 2008, 07:22 PM scrz914 :barf: That sucks, big time.
Looks like the gas ... Apr 29 2008, 07:22 PM
scotty b
:barf: That sucks, big time.
Looks like the gas... Apr 29 2008, 07:23 PM Dr Evil Ayup, the FF used a large pickle fork to get to my... Apr 29 2008, 07:35 PM pete914 Mike I just read your post! Yea, this month su... Apr 29 2008, 07:54 PM championgt1 Sorry man! That really sucks!!
This ... Apr 29 2008, 07:44 PM Gint BALLS! You OK? Apr 29 2008, 07:46 PM BMXerror :( Big bummer, dude!
I would agree that the m... Apr 29 2008, 07:48 PM iamchappy I dont know what to say, you and Mike in a matter ... Apr 29 2008, 07:52 PM LvSteveH That's heartbreaking, glad you are ok Apr 29 2008, 07:59 PM Phoenix 914-6GT :sick: :blink: Wow man.... That's just heartb... Apr 29 2008, 08:04 PM markb Glad you're OK. I'm glad I carry extinguis... Apr 29 2008, 08:09 PM toon1 OH MAN!! that frickin sucks!!
... Apr 29 2008, 08:12 PM fat73 Ouch! That really sucks.
I carry a Halon 12... Apr 29 2008, 08:16 PM degreeoff That does suck. Dude I am sorry. It's settled ... Apr 29 2008, 08:19 PM dw914er holy sh*t!!!!!!!!... Apr 29 2008, 08:35 PM dw914er .. Apr 29 2008, 08:36 PM iamchappy I beginning to think that an onboard fire system i... Apr 29 2008, 08:49 PM ericread I'm soooo sorry for you. The bad news is that... Apr 29 2008, 09:03 PM KaptKaos
I'm soooo sorry for you. The bad news is tha... Apr 30 2008, 12:04 AM John I deeply feel for your loss. I'm glad you wer... Apr 29 2008, 09:24 PM echocanyons what a nightmare! sorry for your loss she look... Apr 29 2008, 09:30 PM 1970 Neun vierzehn Jeez. Another one gone. I soooo sorry this has hap... Apr 29 2008, 10:45 PM brer sorry brother. totally sucks.
I had a 60' V... Apr 29 2008, 11:40 PM dinomium yeah, I am not driving the 914 until May! I am... Apr 29 2008, 11:43 PM byndbad914 I have been dragging my feet a bit and finally sta... Apr 30 2008, 12:18 AM So.Cal.914 :(
And that child molester won the lotto. Bad th... Apr 30 2008, 02:34 AM zymurgist Oh man, that's just awful. :( Sorry about ... Apr 30 2008, 06:22 AM tdgray Terrible Pete... just terrible.
:sad2: Apr 30 2008, 07:22 AM iamchappy It just seems to me for an investment of 400 bucks... Apr 30 2008, 07:50 AM rhodyguy wow, what a disaster. what john stated is ABSOLUTE... Apr 30 2008, 08:07 AM type11969 Sorry man, that sucks, glad you are okay! Apr 30 2008, 08:17 AM pin31 Sorry for your loss..... that REALLY sucks !... Apr 30 2008, 08:39 AM rhodyguy for your carbed car you only need to order the lar... Apr 30 2008, 08:56 AM Bartlett 914 Sorry for your loss Pete. Too sad for words.
I ke... Apr 30 2008, 08:56 AM ClayPerrine Pete....
I am really sorry to hear about this.. t... Apr 30 2008, 09:56 AM Babydoll :( Aw Pete, that's so awful! We all bleed... Apr 30 2008, 11:57 AM Twise Okay - That sucks man - I just ordered a halon ext... Apr 30 2008, 01:04 PM rhodyguy from the reader's sales reports, right out of ... Apr 30 2008, 01:22 PM dw914er so, should we eventually be looking out for anothe... Apr 30 2008, 01:39 PM Vacca Rabite In the event of a carb backfire, what burns in the... Apr 30 2008, 09:01 PM rdauenhauer
What a bummer. This is exactly what I fear - los... May 1 2008, 03:42 PM |
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