owner must be gutted. Full pics here
914-6 fire -not for weak stomachs or hearts
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useful reminder to get the fire extinguisher system I have that is sat in the box actually plumbed in....
1966 912 Karmann Coupe - polo red.
1972 914/6 GT replica - 2.7 - signal orange.
1961 Standard 217 Tractor.
2003 Boxster S.
1967 Alfa Giulia Sprint GT Veloce.
http://www.redcastleclassics.com
1972 914/6 GT replica - 2.7 - signal orange.
1961 Standard 217 Tractor.
2003 Boxster S.
1967 Alfa Giulia Sprint GT Veloce.
http://www.redcastleclassics.com
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A sad sight. I have an engine bay extinguisher and a hand held in the car but if a fuel based fire gets hold then even a plumbed in system would struggle to put it out. Being quick off the mark is key. I've witnessed 2 car fires at close quarters and in each case all the extinguishers did was delay the inevitable. I think that is all they are really designed to do in most cases. If they put the fire out that's a bonus.
Looked like a lovely car.
Check those fuel pipe unions regularly !!! Rubber hoses compress and clips get loose. I'm sure leaking/weeping fuel unions/pipes account for most engine bay fires.
Looked like a lovely car.
Check those fuel pipe unions regularly !!! Rubber hoses compress and clips get loose. I'm sure leaking/weeping fuel unions/pipes account for most engine bay fires.
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