Down In A Blaze Of Unglory - 914s on FIRE!, It can be pretty common, unfortunately. What causes the 914 to catch fire so easily, how to prevent it from happening and what to do if it does happen Options

[tumamilhem]

Has this ever happened to you?





Video of car on fire: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10151125433882341


This is an unfortunate, serious reality and real danger for us 914 owners that tragically happens all too often. But why and how can it be prevented?

I'd like to propose three talking points that could help educate other 914 owners to make necessary precautions to preserve their cars - and their lives:


1. What causes fires in the 914 and why are they so common?

2. What precautions may be done to prevent a 914 from catching fire?

3. If your 914 does catch fire, should you try to put it out or should you stay away in case of an explosion?

[Katmanken]

Here is the one supplied in the factory recall to fix the flaming 914 problem.

Note that unlike regualr hose clamps that have flat sharp edges, these have rolled edges.

Seems that the combo of clamping the the old style sharp edged hose clamps into place embedded the sharp edges into the fuel hose, and as the factory fuel hoses expanded from pressure and time, the old style sharp edges cut the fuel hose resulting in fuel sprays and fire.

Here is a link to another thread.HOSE CLAMP LINKY