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> engine fires questions, 1974 914 1.8
brcacti
post Jul 7 2020, 06:03 PM
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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?
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brcacti   engine fires questions   Jul 7 2020, 06:03 PM
Steve   Trying to learn more on this because of the recen...   Jul 7 2020, 06:15 PM
Coondog   One of the things that make 914 fires more difficu...   Jul 7 2020, 06:34 PM
thelogo   Didn't one guy have a fire system in his engin...   Jul 7 2020, 06:59 PM
preach   Didn't one guy have a fire system in his engi...   Jul 7 2020, 07:02 PM
thelogo   Didn't one guy have a fire system in his eng...   Jul 8 2020, 07:47 AM
Superhawk996   I want to be sensitive to the gentleman that lost ...   Jul 7 2020, 07:58 PM
cary   Pay close attention to your fuel injectors. Both t...   Jul 7 2020, 08:27 PM
cuddy_k   Totally agree with all these points. Let me also a...   Jul 7 2020, 08:46 PM
JamesM   Let me also add that people running carbs should ...   Jul 8 2020, 03:31 PM
rhodyguy   :agree: 100% on the plugs. I had one come out. Had...   Jul 8 2020, 07:39 AM
iamchappy   I put an onboard fire system into my car, there no...   Jul 8 2020, 07:58 AM
rgalla9146   TODAY ! Big fuel leak upon start up on my...   Jul 8 2020, 08:47 AM
VaccaRabite   Happens on modern cars too. I had an O-ring fail o...   Jul 8 2020, 08:59 AM
preach   Happens on modern cars too. Yep. I almost lost...   Jul 8 2020, 09:47 AM
914_teener   Happens on modern cars too. Yep. I almost los...   Jul 8 2020, 11:25 AM
dr914@autoatlanta.com   seems that when the engine gets super hot while ru...   Jul 8 2020, 09:02 AM
Coondog   seems that when the engine gets super hot while r...   Jul 8 2020, 09:55 AM
Superhawk996   My set up. Purple K for fuel fires and Halon fo...   Jul 8 2020, 10:16 AM
Cairo94507   I just ordered a 10 lb. Buckeye Purple K for my ca...   Jul 8 2020, 10:02 AM
Coondog   Then I am Fuched..... :hissyfit: :hissyfit: :his...   Jul 8 2020, 10:51 AM
preach   That Y is on a 987.1. It turns out that you have t...   Jul 8 2020, 12:33 PM
StarBear   Another question: Is the 2.5lb Halaton extinguishe...   Jul 8 2020, 03:16 PM
Coondog   Put both of them in your car. Halon for elec. I w...   Jul 8 2020, 03:25 PM


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