yikes, i had that happen once too (no flames though thank god). my lines actually came all the way apart after about a 10 mile drive. was a good reminder to always check to make sure the clip that holds the two together is always on right/tight
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yikes, i had that happen once too (no flames though thank god). my lines actually came all the way apart after about a 10 mile drive. was a good reminder to always check to make sure the clip that holds the two together is always on right/tight
ditto this also happen to my friends 95. ten mins after he left my house i got a call saying his car caught on fire, same problem. The line wasnt pushed all the way on and he never put the retainer clips back on. I now carry a fire extinguisher in all my mustangs
ratio411
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Glad to see you rebounded quick, and with such a nice car!
Tip: Never open the hood when the engine is on fire!
Use your extinguisher first, shooting into every open crevice and grille before opening the hood.
If you open the hood first, the fire suddenly has unlimited oxygen to feed on, instead of choking somewhat under the closed hood.
Tip: Never open the hood when the engine is on fire!
Use your extinguisher first, shooting into every open crevice and grille before opening the hood.
If you open the hood first, the fire suddenly has unlimited oxygen to feed on, instead of choking somewhat under the closed hood.
This is exactly why I did not open the hood.. I figured it would keep the fire somewhat smothered if I kept it closed. Especially since I did not have an extinguisher. Plus I just wanted to get away from the car... When you are in this situation you kind of freeze.. I wasn't sure if the car would blow up or what.. Prob watched 1 too many action movies.. But I wasn't taking a chance .
ratio411
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You did the right thing considering you didn't have an extinguisher.
I hate engine fires...
I had a carb fire on my Maverick before my carbon fiber hood was even a week old.
It didn't destroy anything, but the hood was never right again.
If it had been fiberglass, it probably would have caught fire.
Nice rebound car!
Seems like there's four things to learn from the OP's story:
1) Have full coverage from a good insurance company
2) Double check fuel lines then check again
3) Stick with a non-flammable steel hood
4) Carry a fire extinguisher that is easily accessible
Seems like there's four things to learn from the OP's story:
1) Have full coverage from a good insurance company
2) Double check fuel lines then check again
3) Stick with a non-flammable steel hood
4) Carry a fire extinguisher that is easily accessible
