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> Is it a good or bad thing when the car goes boom, and then catches fire?
EdwardBlume
post Aug 18 2003, 11:23 PM
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Thats awful about your 951! Engine fire is the biggest concern I have about my teens and eleven. Insurance companies will try and work you but if you ride them hard you can make out better. I just saw a 356 cab charred in Los Gatos. I went back for picts but it was gone. It was bad too. There's just no way to bring a car back from a bad fire...

Glad you're OK though. Good luck.
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post Aug 19 2003, 05:44 AM
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I'm insured through Farm Bureau. Never had a claim until last year. Then...

- Hit a deer in March....$1400 damage
- Hit another deer in April....$2600 damage.
 EVEN WITH NEW DEER WHISTLES (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
- Last car in a pile-up on I-69 in Dec....totalled my car.
 A lady actually came to a complete stop in the fast lane in the middle of morning rush hour b/c someone cut in front of her...5 car pile-up.

Farm Bureau didn't bat an eye. Took care of me 110%. Even if I could find cheaper coverage elsewhere (I'm sure its out there) I wouldn't switch. My rates haven't even changed more than a few bucks per 6mo.

First rate service.
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post Aug 19 2003, 06:15 AM
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Lawrence:
I grew up on the south side (20th and Layton, near Mitchell field) and I am living in New Berlin for the last 10 years.
When did you live in Milwaukee? Did you go to school here?
Can you come over and help me get my 914 started?!
I tried it last night, but no luck. I heard the fuel pump working and it turned over strong, but no firing.
I'll start the troubleshooting tonight. I'll check for spark and then the points (I did replace them) and I think
I may need to check the points gap. I was very dissapointed last night, but maybe I had my hopes too high.
My 914 hasn't been started in 4 years, but was inside a garage.
Wish me luck.
Thanks,
Andy...
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post Aug 19 2003, 06:24 AM
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Andy,

When I was young, I lived in North Lake, but for high school, lived in Wauwatosa. I went to MLHS.

I would certainly come over and help, if I was in the area - but I live in Kansas these days.

Tell you what - please start a new thread, and give us the info for your car. There is a great wealth of experience here, and we'll help you if we can.

-Rusty (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif)
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post Aug 19 2003, 12:39 PM
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Is coolant/antifreeze flamable?

It sounds like the cause of the fire was a flamable substance on the header.
I'm not sure if the "boom" was before or after the fire started now. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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post Aug 19 2003, 12:41 PM
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I just read something last night (while sitting in the Krispy Kreme drive thru at 2am) that POrsche recalled the 944 Turbo's for a fuel line issue at or near the top of the engine.

Know anything about this ??


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post Aug 19 2003, 12:42 PM
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Was that info on the Krispy Creme drive-thru menu?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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post Aug 19 2003, 12:43 PM
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no, but that could be it. It fits with the insurance company's assesment.
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post Aug 19 2003, 12:43 PM
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I don't think antifreeze is flamable. However, from the Windshield Washer Fluid bottle:

"Contains over 20% Methonol. FLAMAMABLE - Keep away from heat and open flame"
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post Aug 19 2003, 12:44 PM
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disagree with that.

it sounds like the insurance co wants it to be a mechanical failure.

the power steering pump is the only thing on that side?
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post Aug 19 2003, 12:45 PM
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power steering is on that side, window washer is on that side.

what about fuel rail?
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post Aug 19 2003, 12:56 PM
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you would have smelled gas or the engine would have died. the fuel rail metal and is on the intake side. i don't think the turbo/exhaust would have gotten that hot in just a few miles. they are dreaming

look at you policy and see if there is a loop hole for them on a mechanical failure.

the first thing my insurance co asked about was the parking brake.( i had a photo of the car sitting in the driveway running to prove it worked.) they also asked if the brake been worked on recently. nope.

has the adjuster looked at it yet?

tell the insurance co that you are going to get three estimates for repairs and see what they say.
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post Aug 19 2003, 01:00 PM
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Sorry.. I have to ask this Tryan..

How do you take a pic of a car running (to prove its running)..unless it smokes ?? LOL

I was Trying to understand your post... not Trying to bust your balls.

LB.. I was reading an issue of Porsche 911 world that was sent to me.


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post Aug 19 2003, 01:03 PM
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In the drivethru at 2am? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)

Okay.. I suppose that could happen.

If I'm ever at a drivethru at 2am, I'm usually lucky that I can focus on the road - let alone read a magazine. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif)
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post Aug 19 2003, 01:04 PM
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i've seen the pic and I think you can see a little smog/steam from the exhaust.
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post Aug 19 2003, 01:39 PM
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they are both smokers.

i had a regular camera out and wasted the last two shots on a roll. both smoke/steam when you fire them up after being in the basement. the teener clears up pretty quick, but you have to drive the 911 to make it stop smokin'.

i'm now getting stiffed ( my choice ) for the final 40% check from the insurance co because good 'ol tn won't issue a salvage title on a car older than 10 years. when the t rusts down to the ground and SOMEBODY starts making 914-6 heat exchangers, the two will become one.
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post Aug 19 2003, 01:47 PM
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They just totalled the car.

More to come.
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post Aug 19 2003, 02:00 PM
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They just totalled the car.


That's a shame. I know how much you loved that car. It was a true classic that will be very difficult to replace.

Good luck.
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post Aug 19 2003, 02:01 PM
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NICE.

I'll holf off on putting the engine back in..LOL


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post Aug 19 2003, 05:03 PM
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They just totalled the car.

More to come.


Hang in there. Hopefully they'll do right by you. Stick to your guns.
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