[Vwdiesel] The Eurovan is dead

[Matt Alkire]

As near as I can figure from the description of events leading up to the fire, it sounds like a fuel line decided to split/break.  After that, it's just a matter of time before things go boom.

To add insult to injury, they had just filled the tank.

-Matt

On Aug 9, 2010, at 9:56 AM, Bryan Belman wrote:

> Glad they are safe.  I have never heard of a Eurovan going up in flames like that.  Sucks.
> 
>  
> Bryan Belman, Pt. Pleasant, NJ
> 04 Jetta Wagon TDI PD, 100hp, 5sp -- running :<)
> 92 Jetta 1.6 Eco-Turbo Diesel, 5sp -- running :<)
> 82 Diesel Westy 1.9NA -- running :<)
> 70 Type 1 stock Beetle -- Not running :<(
> 
> 
> From: Matt Alkire <matt_lisa at sprynet.com>
> To: vw fans <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
> Sent: Sun, August 8, 2010 11:28:03 PM
> Subject: [Vwdiesel] The Eurovan is dead
> 
> My parents have a 1993 Eurovan weekender that has the weekender package on it.  They really enjoyed camping in it.
> 
> That's right.  Enjoyed.
> 
> On their way home from a 5 day camping trip, the Eurovan burst into flames and is now a scorched corpse.  It sounds like it was really bad.  I recently moved to Orlando, FL, and they're in the Estes Park, CO area, so I haven't seen it.  
> 
> I feel really bad for them.  My dad loved that vehicle.  He planned to keep it and use it forever.
> 
> Makes me glad I have a TDI.  Diesels tend to not do that.
> 
> -Matt
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