Petrol engines Fire warning - Revision history

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2012-02-11T23:36:45Z

2.1 Injected

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	===2.1 Injected===		===2.1 Injected===
			The injected models use a special high pressure hose in the engine bay, thankfully a higher quality grade and longer lasting. I would recommend dealer only for this.

	==Aircooled specific==		==Aircooled specific==

2010-01-14T13:03:09Z

In the event of an engine bay fire

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	==In the event of an engine bay fire==		==In the event of an engine bay fire==

	~~Test~~		Firstly - YOU HAVE GOT A FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO HAND HAVEN'T YOU !

			It has been suggested by Club 80-90 member Mr T'Onion ( and imho, I agree with him ) that the best way to attack the fire is through the number plate flap. It has so many advantages over spending 4 desperate minutes getting to the engine bay hatch. It prevents fresh air getting at the fire (the "don't open the door syndrome") and is safer, as flames won't leap out at you when you take the hatch off.


			Club 80-90 member Citizen Smith adds this = ''the most important thing to do is turn off the ignition and isolate the battery as soon as you even suspect a fire. Foolish you if you don't have a battery isolator''.

			Source (and more words) at = http://forum.club8090.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=62873

	==Filler/filling leaks==		==Filler/filling leaks==

2010-01-14T12:54:29Z

Always investigate a persistent smell of petrol - Do not ignore

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			==In the event of an engine bay fire==

			Test

	==Filler/filling leaks==		==Filler/filling leaks==

2010-01-14T12:52:36Z

Introduction

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	Historically, VW buses are known to be more prone to fuel fires than many other petrol vehicles!		Historically, VW buses are known to be more prone to fuel fires than many other petrol vehicles!
	So this is well worth reading if you are new to VW buses/transporters of any vintage - the T25 is no exception!		So this is well worth reading if you are new to VW buses/transporters of any vintage.
			the T25 is no exception!
	Don't skip-read this, you might miss the bit that saves you a bad, bad, day !		Don't skip-read this, you might miss the bit that saves you a bad, bad, day !

2009-12-06T21:06:32Z

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	The best fuel hose for any petrol vehicle is one that complies with '''SAE J30 R9''' (R7 will also do). Those fuel hoses may be available from a local motor factor, but they are also available from Volksbolts (aka "Hairy Yeti" on the Volkszone forum).		The best fuel hose for any petrol vehicle is one that complies with '''SAE J30 R9''' (R7 will also do). Those fuel hoses may be available from a local motor factor, but they are also available from Volksbolts (aka "Hairy Yeti" on the Volkszone forum).

			==Replacing fuel hoses & pipes (specific)==
			===1.9 DG===

			[[Fuel system - 1.9 Fuel hoses\|Replacing 1.9 DG Fuel hoses]]

			===2.1 Injected===

	==Aircooled specific==		==Aircooled specific==

2009-11-16T03:10:48Z

Introduction

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	Historically, VW buses are known to be more prone to fuel fires than many other petrol vehicles!		Historically, VW buses are known to be more prone to fuel fires than many other petrol vehicles!
	So this is well worth reading if you are new to VW buses/transporters of any vintage - the T25 is no exception!		So this is well worth reading if you are new to VW buses/transporters of any vintage - the T25 is no exception!
			Don't skip-read this, you might miss the bit that saves you a bad, bad, day !

	==Always investigate a persistent smell of petrol - Do not ignore==		==Always investigate a persistent smell of petrol - Do not ignore==

2009-11-16T03:08:46Z

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	Pay attention to every part of the fuel feed system, even the stub-pipe fitting into the carb (part of the carb, '''especially on Solexes''' - [[Petrol engines aircooled - Fuel Leaks]]		Pay attention to every part of the fuel feed system, even the stub-pipe fitting into the carb (part of the carb, '''especially on Solexes''' - [[Petrol engines aircooled - Fuel Leaks]]

			'''ronsrecord:''' Here's why it's important!

			Just changed this hidden 2 inch piece of fuel pipe going into the engine bay. soaking with petrol and leaking!!

			[[File:Leaking_Fuelhose_01.jpg]]



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2009-11-15T13:43:59Z

Syncros (4WD)

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	==Syncros (4WD)==		==Syncros (4WD)==

	Syncros have a 70 litre plastic saddle tank over the gearbox and the ~~filelr~~ is at the rear. However, they suffer from similar problems and filling/leakage as their 2WD cousins, with some specific differences.		Syncros have a 70 litre plastic saddle tank over the gearbox and the filler is at the rear. However, they suffer from similar problems and filling/leakage as their 2WD cousins, with some specific differences.

	See here: [[Syncro Fuel System - Problems]]		See here: [[Syncro Fuel System - Problems]]

2009-11-15T13:43:43Z

Syncros

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	[[Petrol engines aircooled - Fuel Leaks]]		[[Petrol engines aircooled - Fuel Leaks]]

	==Syncros==		==Syncros (4WD)==

	Syncros have a 70 litre plastic saddle tank over the gearbox and the filelr is at the rear. However, they suffer from similar problems and filling/leakage as their 2WD cousins, with some specific differences.		Syncros have a 70 litre plastic saddle tank over the gearbox and the filelr is at the rear. However, they suffer from similar problems and filling/leakage as their 2WD cousins, with some specific differences.

	See here: [[Syncro Fuel System - Problems]]		See here: [[Syncro Fuel System - Problems]]

2009-11-15T13:43:19Z

Always investigate a persistent smell of petrol - Do not ignore

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	Proper fuel-hose clips generally use a nut and bolt to tighten them, have a small diameter/size tolerance, so get.match the correct ones.		Proper fuel-hose clips generally use a nut and bolt to tighten them, have a small diameter/size tolerance, so get.match the correct ones.

	Pay attention to every part of the fuel feed system, even the stub-pipe fitting into the carb (part of the carb, especially on Solexes - [[Petrol engines aircooled - Fuel Leaks]]		Pay attention to every part of the fuel feed system, even the stub-pipe fitting into the carb (part of the carb, '''especially on Solexes''' - [[Petrol engines aircooled - Fuel Leaks]]

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