engine fires questions, 1974 914 1.8 Options

[brcacti]

Trying to learn more on this because of the recent post of the 914 fire. I assumbe the fires usually start down near the fuel pump where the hoses/clamps are found is that correct? Also how about on top of the engine is that a big concern also or not so much of a concern?

[VaccaRabite]

Happens on modern cars too.
I had an O-ring fail on one of the fuel injectors for my WRX. It was slow cranking and when I got out of the car to see if anything obvious was wrong I smelled and then saw a BIG puddle of fuel under the car. The injector O-ring had likely been failing for years but slowly as I'd get occasionally slow crank to fire on start up and would get whiffs of gas int he cabin while idling.

While my 914 had carbs, I had a float stick once which had fuel overflowing and pouring onto the engine. That was a close call. Same set of carbs I noticed 2 of the plugs were weeping gas, no bueno. I drilled out all 4 plugs and tapped the bungs for NPT plugs.

Zach

[preach]

Happens on modern cars too.

Yep. I almost lost my Cayman when the Y on the fuel rail lines split. Leaking fuel directly over my driver;s header.

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[914_teener]

Happens on modern cars too.

Yep. I almost lost my Cayman when the Y on the fuel rail lines split. Leaking fuel directly over my driver;s header.

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I saw this post a while back and last time I had my engine cover off worried about this fitting. I want to say that this fitting is on the 981 and not on the 987? Sorry for the highjack question.

I agree with using the right fuel lines that are nitril lined and the right hose clamps and inspect always.