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It went up in flames ... Twice |
vnault |
Apr 16 2016, 09:16 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 44 Joined: 20-September 15 From: Sherbrooke,qc Member No.: 19,182 Region Association: None |
Well today is a sad day.
I had an appointment to the garage d'o install a thousand dollars worth of parts on my recently bought 914 for my 35th birthday.... Also I wanted them to check for the strong fuel odor since I got it out after the winter. Today it was the first really hot day... 19 degree C and it was sunny. I took the car out... 5 miles of slow driving.... I hear a strange "glurp" while accelerating.... I look back, there was smoke, flame ... I park get my girl to safety, I found water... I extinguished the fire.... Before the firefighter arrived....still they gave the engine bay good rince. I towed the car to a nearby garage... I think there was still something to do with the car. I put a cover on the car and I go home. 6 hours later the police call to tell me that my car was on fire...again. I and the firefighter did not think about disconnecting the batterie.... Probably a spark.... I don't know what h will do. Attached thumbnail(s) |
vnault |
Apr 18 2016, 11:06 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 44 Joined: 20-September 15 From: Sherbrooke,qc Member No.: 19,182 Region Association: None |
The garage don't think it worth the repair.
They think it will cost more then 5k$ to put it back on the road. Do you know if there is a engine replacement that is not too expensive ? They say every thing that was not metal is a total lost in the engine compartment. |
SirAndy |
Apr 18 2016, 11:12 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,634 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
The garage don't think it worth the repair. They think it will cost more then 5k$ to put it back on the road. Do you know if there is a engine replacement that is not too expensive ? They say every thing that was not metal is a total lost in the engine compartment. How handy are you with tools? You can get a used 1.7L for relatively cheap. You can get a used main wire harness and engine harness for the electrical. You'll need some other assorted parts, but they can all be sourced used. I think the 5k quote from the shop is probably more labor than parts. If you can do the work yourself, you can probably get her back on the road for 1/2 that. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) |
mrholland2 |
Apr 18 2016, 11:24 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 750 Joined: 7-September 11 From: Santa Maria,CA Member No.: 13,531 Region Association: Central California |
I have a 1975 harness (Full car) that I bought and would love to resell. I have to see what I have in it. (if it would help)
The garage don't think it worth the repair. They think it will cost more then 5k$ to put it back on the road. Do you know if there is a engine replacement that is not too expensive ? They say every thing that was not metal is a total lost in the engine compartment. How handy are you with tools? You can get a used 1.7L for relatively cheap. You can get a used main wire harness and engine harness for the electrical. You'll need some other assorted parts, but they can all be sourced used. I think the 5k quote from the shop is probably more labor than parts. If you can do the work yourself, you can probably get her back on the road for 1/2 that. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) |
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