[V8] Fires - Check Lines
Samuel Mrowka
smrowka at gmail.com
Thu Aug 26 21:38:51 PDT 2010
A PSA for all the other V8 lovers out there. There's been a string of engine
bay fires due to the 4 braided fuel lines giving out under normal
conditions. Please check for ANY defects in these lines on your cars! Keep
in mind these are aging vehicles and some preventative maintenance and
replacement of parts may someday save your car!
These lines are constructed with a hard plastic line in the center, a rubber
tube surrounding, and finally the stainless steel braided mesh on the
outside. A weakness in any of these layers can cause a leak, and rusty hose
ends are even more prone.
Samuel
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