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Andy

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16th May 04 at 20:27

The bad news: took her for a spin this evening and when I filled up with petrol, I could smell fumes inside the cabin. On the way home I stopped again 15 miles later and the smell was becoming overpowering. Lifted the bonnet and checked for fuel leaks, but couldnt see anything. Took the last 5 miles v gently and by the time I rolled into my street, the smell was terrible. Stopped and noticed a faint smoke coming from under the bonnet

Grabbed fire extinguisher

The good news: Lifted bonnet, but luckily was it just fumes and no flames. Sprayed some water over the block to remove some heat and waited nervously. No fire. Obviously a split fuel hose or faulty fuel line junction somewhere. Will get it on the ramps tomorrow. I think I got off lightly

[Edited on 17-05-2004 by Andy]

Adam-D

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16th May 04 at 20:28

phew

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16th May 04 at 20:29

thank fuck for that

Cybermonkey

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16th May 04 at 20:32

is pouring water over a hot block a wise idea? are you sure it wont damage it?

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16th May 04 at 20:34

quote:
Originally posted by Cybermonkey24
is pouring water over a hot block a wise idea? are you sure it wont damage it?

possibly, but in the situation, i would rather take a chance than see it burst into flames

Andy

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16th May 04 at 20:34

Prob not ideal, but better than a fire

DaveC

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16th May 04 at 20:34

gotta be better than risking it causing a fire tho really?

CorsAsh

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16th May 04 at 20:34

Lucky mate, nearly a Nismo moment goin on there...

Cybermonkey

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16th May 04 at 20:35

i guess a cracked block is better than one thats spitting flames at your face

Nath

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16th May 04 at 20:38

On another note how was the car before that happened?

Andy

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16th May 04 at 20:41

Pulling like a complete beastie - it's so quick I can actually make myself feel sick round the twisties

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16th May 04 at 20:43

quote:
Originally posted by Andy
Pulling like a complete beastie - it's so quick I can actually make myself feel sick round the twisties

you must take me out in this car

[Edited on 16-05-2004 by jr]

Nath

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16th May 04 at 20:44

sounds totally awesome!!!

Cybermonkey

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16th May 04 at 20:47

jeremy clarkson was testing the SLR on top gear, and he said the sheer amount of grip made his tonsils stick through his front teeth

Andy

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16th May 04 at 20:48

quote:
Originally posted by jr

quote:
Originally posted by Andy
Pulling like a complete beastie - it's so quick I can actually make myself feel sick round the twisties

you must take me out in this car

[Edited on 16-05-2004 by jr]

Yes - we will deffo sort something out

vibrio

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16th May 04 at 20:48

quote:
Originally posted by Andy
Prob not ideal, but better than a fire

not if it is a petrol fire it's not

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16th May 04 at 20:50

quote:
Originally posted by Andy

quote:
Originally posted by jr

quote:
Originally posted by Andy
Pulling like a complete beastie - it's so quick I can actually make myself feel sick round the twisties

you must take me out in this car

[Edited on 16-05-2004 by jr]

Yes - we will deffo sort something out

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16th May 04 at 20:51

btw andy have you got any pics of the new arrangement for the tbs etc

Andy

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16th May 04 at 20:54

I took some slides last week James - I'll have em back Tuesday and will scan and post pics. The dash is looking quite different too

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16th May 04 at 20:55

what have you done to it, was just looking at pics of it thinking mine would look good flocked

Andy

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16th May 04 at 21:04

quote:
Originally posted by jr
what have you done to it, was just looking at pics of it thinking mine would look good flocked

longer air horns, alu box round the air intakes, rewired engine bay, dials and gauges moved into my main dash pod. looks good if i say so myself...

Andy

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17th May 04 at 07:55

Update - no need to get it on the ramps. Turned over the engine and lifted bonnet and saw fuel pissing out of the fuel rail at the junction of the fuel pressure sensor. The connecting nut had snapped with vibration. Need a new T-adaptor and to devise a way of mounting the sensor that takes the stress off the junction

Adam-D

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17th May 04 at 08:20

cool as long as she hasnt blown up.

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