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Old 03-29-2006, 12:30 PM
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looks like you cant even take anything away from the, like part it out...everything seems screwed!
Old 03-29-2006, 12:41 PM
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Appears that it was leaves. The car wasnt running, So Im really leaning towards the leaf theory. Let that be a lesson for everyone though.. spring is coming and theres alot of leaves on the ground.
Old 03-29-2006, 12:56 PM
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That sucks about the insurance deal.

Since you said you had an extinguisher and couldn't put the fire out, it seems reasonable to believe you had a source of fuel for the fire beyond your suspected leaves. Probably a fuel leak on hot headers, but that's just a guess.

Regardless of what actually caused the fire, you have my condolences. I know how I'd feel if I lost mine.
Old 03-29-2006, 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Red1
That sucks about the insurance deal.
hate to say it but the fire coverage isn't usually expensive...it's the collision that costs
Old 03-29-2006, 01:20 PM
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Fire started at the right front as it burned the hottest. Its lower because the spring got so hot it no longer has the strength to hold the car up. This is very consistent with a leaky fuel damper hose. One of the cars I bought even melted the right front wheel around the caliper and broke the control arm. The good news is it looks like your entire drivetrain is still good (block, torque tube, turbo, clutch, transmission). I am willing to bet money on it as I have taken apart many burn victims.
Old 03-29-2006, 01:27 PM
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I ate then looked at the pictures. Shouldn't have done it in that order. Sorry for your loss man, really sorry.
Old 03-29-2006, 01:28 PM
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And those 951 script door sills are probably salvagable.
Old 03-29-2006, 01:36 PM
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Wow, that sucks. A total loss makes it sooo much worse. Now all you have to be happy about is that you were not trapped inside when it burnt.

I wish you the best of luck in the search for another. . .
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Old 03-29-2006, 01:48 PM
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What "Little Fuel Damper line" are you guys referring to?

Just not sure and want to check my lines?

Thanks d
Old 03-29-2006, 01:52 PM
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if it was on top of leaves, i concur with the guys in OT.


get rid of the cat.

everyone, do it now!
Old 03-29-2006, 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Douglas Sorrells
What "Little Fuel Damper line" are you guys referring to?

Just not sure and want to check my lines?

Thanks d
Its the line above the fuel dampener, which is on the right side.

Old 03-29-2006, 03:28 PM
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I KNOW I need to change mine, I've observed some cracking on it already. Where is the best place to get it.
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Contact the local dealer and have them run a vin check on your car to see if the recall was ever performed...
Old 03-29-2006, 03:37 PM
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is the recall on that line? I just checked, and I won't be happy about spending 80 bucks for it. I can make a SS line with AN fittings for plenty less.


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