My porsche exploded.
11-05-2007, 02:44 PM
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Imho, not worth saving it, part it out and buy a new one. Fire seems to have originated by the firewall. Maybe a leaky # 4 injector?
11-05-2007, 02:51 PM
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Just because no one else has said it, that'll buff right out.
Wow, you know its bad when even lart doesn't make an offer on the car.
I would assume the engine bay is completely worthless, but I would still try salvage the interior and rear of the car, for parts if nothing else.
I would assume the engine bay is completely worthless, but I would still try salvage the interior and rear of the car, for parts if nothing else.
11-05-2007, 03:28 PM
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Dang - That is one of the worse engine fires I've seen. Sorry about that! Was the car cool and then only running for minute? Any damage in the interior?
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11-05-2007, 04:54 PM
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that really sucks. hope you find another real soon.
now im always worried about this. cause even if someone spelled it out for me, i wouldnt know what to check, what to replace, or anything.
like what is an earth? ive never heard that term refering to a car before.
now im always worried about this. cause even if someone spelled it out for me, i wouldnt know what to check, what to replace, or anything.
like what is an earth? ive never heard that term refering to a car before.
11-05-2007, 10:39 PM
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I'd really like to get another... but that one was just so perfect for me, i dont know if i could replace it. It's like when a dog dies.... you can get another, but it will just never be the same. It was black on black, perfect leather, M030. The only way i'll feel better is if i find a mint turbo S.
Adjuster is coming tomorrow to decide if it's totaled. If it was a leaky number 4, what would have sparked the fire? The motor was only running for about 8 seconds before the explosion.
Adjuster is coming tomorrow to decide if it's totaled. If it was a leaky number 4, what would have sparked the fire? The motor was only running for about 8 seconds before the explosion.
11-05-2007, 10:53 PM
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I second gina's statements... check the grounds back there for sure. My NA was not too bad when I swapped it but the 951 was 100% bare no insulation for a good 10" in the back. Got a set of IceShark cable s on it now though.
Again, sorry to hear about the car. The pics are painful to all except lart.
Again, sorry to hear about the car. The pics are painful to all except lart.
11-05-2007, 11:22 PM
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I'd really like to get another... but that one was just so perfect for me, i dont know if i could replace it. It's like when a dog dies.... you can get another, but it will just never be the same. It was black on black, perfect leather, M030. The only way i'll feel better is if i find a mint turbo S.
Adjuster is coming tomorrow to decide if it's totaled. If it was a leaky number 4, what would have sparked the fire? The motor was only running for about 8 seconds before the explosion.
Adjuster is coming tomorrow to decide if it's totaled. If it was a leaky number 4, what would have sparked the fire? The motor was only running for about 8 seconds before the explosion.
Anyway, I'm sorry to hear about that man, it's rough. I dread that happening, and like others, have had nightmares.