86.5 engine fire repair picture thread
10-10-2020, 12:11 PM
#46
Burning Brakes
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Well a halon (halotron) extinguisher provides much better protection than a dry powder one (esp. for a fuel fire), mounted within reach (safely) is best. Then a means to get halon into the right places in the engine compartment (top/fuel rails) without opening the hood is a good idea too. It doesn't have to be fancy - just plumbing to the right places and an easy access port you can plug the extinguisher into.
When the engine is out is a perfect time (if you've planned/measured ahead) - but it's easily possible to do with the engine in place too. I installed something like this in my car years ago for peace of mind.
After a big flood in my kitchen (and a week of non-stop blowers and dehumidifiers running, 2 months of reconstruction and $$$$) - I installed a water-sensor & auto water shutoff system so I could be sure it never happens again - even once was too many times. Similar idea here but manually controlled - cars are usually safe when you aren't driving them.
Alan
When the engine is out is a perfect time (if you've planned/measured ahead) - but it's easily possible to do with the engine in place too. I installed something like this in my car years ago for peace of mind.
After a big flood in my kitchen (and a week of non-stop blowers and dehumidifiers running, 2 months of reconstruction and $$$$) - I installed a water-sensor & auto water shutoff system so I could be sure it never happens again - even once was too many times. Similar idea here but manually controlled - cars are usually safe when you aren't driving them.
Alan
Also I dont drive the car a lot, so I just need to remember to check everything very very good before taking it out.
10-10-2020, 04:47 PM
#48
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To my understanding Halotron (not Halon) IS actually available in Europe. Halotron works essentially the same way - but you just need a larger volume (~2x) for the same total effectiveness.
Given how effective even Halotron is in small bursts - I don't think that is a major problem (e.g. 2.5Lb size is OK).
But - if you go with the option of not using it much - then you risk goes down just based on usage. And at least you know all hoses are new (I'm assuming that you've changed out all fuel & PS hoses)
Alan
Given how effective even Halotron is in small bursts - I don't think that is a major problem (e.g. 2.5Lb size is OK).
But - if you go with the option of not using it much - then you risk goes down just based on usage. And at least you know all hoses are new (I'm assuming that you've changed out all fuel & PS hoses)
Alan
10-14-2020, 09:56 PM
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Burning Brakes
10-14-2020, 09:57 PM
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10-17-2020, 09:36 PM
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outstanding!
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12-21-2020, 09:34 AM
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So fantastic.
Congratulations on an amazing resurrection.
Congratulations on an amazing resurrection.
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