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Horrible afternoon |
ejmetz |
Jul 6 2020, 08:03 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 17 Joined: 28-August 18 From: Atlanta Member No.: 22,438 Region Association: South East States |
So, after being sold a car with a blown engine, and 2 years of rebuilding an amazing 2.4, with all of the upgrades, ideas and tips from this amazing group and help from the best aircooled Porsche techs in the business, this happened today.
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ejmetz |
Jul 7 2020, 08:56 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 17 Joined: 28-August 18 From: Atlanta Member No.: 22,438 Region Association: South East States |
Thanks guys for all the condolences and great words of support! This is a great group of folks here, and I love being a part of something like this. I do want to either rebuild or buy once the insurance is settled - if for no other reason than to stay part of this group! Plus, I really was enjoying this car!
I don't really want to speculate on the cause yet - I'll let the insurance guys do their work first. One thing for sure is that a fire suppression system IS going in before anything else! I'll also be adding one to my '66 912. I did have a chemical extinguisher in the car (standard household type), but the fire was too hot already and it didn't do much. I pulled over as soon as I smelled/saw the fire, and we called 911. It took what felt like forever for the firetruck to get there, although I am sure it was pretty fast. They dumped a ton of water on it, and it seemed like it took forever to put it out. Once the magnesium of the transmission started melting, it was like fireworks under the car and it just kept burning. Either way, once insurance is settled, I will want to get this to a shop to start the deconstruction and clean-up. If not for a rebuild, I at least want to see what is salvageable from the engine. Had some beautiful heads from HamHeads on there! Any suggestions for a shop in the Atlanta area who would be able and willing to do this? |
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