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  1. Rob'Z

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    #1 Rob'Z, Nov 4, 2018
    I was way too close to losing my F355 Friday night. I backed it out of the garage and shut it off so I could close the garage and grab my wallet/phone. I heard the sound of liquid pouring into the ground and initially thought I had a cooling system leak. Then I thought maybe it's a dry leaf rusting in the breeze, nope definitely liquid.......I immediately popped the hood and shut off the battery just as a precaution.

    Had I driven off it would have surely caught fire. I carry an extinguisher but the amount of fuel leaking would have likely been too much to handle.

    I am replacing all of the factory lines with new -6 AN style connections to aid in future replacements.

    I've lost a car that I loved to fire before (garage fire) and I don't think I could handle it again, especially with this one. I was extremely lucky!

    This is what killed Hoovies Spider I believe. The line from the filter to the junction block was the culprit. It was completely saturated when I grabbed it. There are no signs of damage so I believe the liner deteriorated.

    Scary stuff.
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  2. Enzojr

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    #2 Enzojr, Nov 4, 2018
    Wow, so happy you shut it off and heard the liquid pouring out ;)
    That is just scary.
    You dodged a bullet on that one.
     
  3. BOKE

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    #3 BOKE, Nov 4, 2018
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    #4 taz355, Nov 4, 2018
    Dont know if its possible but would sure like confirmation on what failed for the group
     
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    #6 taz355, Nov 4, 2018
    Yes did that a long time ago but ithought this was the actual fuel line from the filter that failed.
     
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    #7 BOKE, Nov 4, 2018
    Grant,
    I would still contact the dealership. I had ALL the lines on my car replaced under the program. The service director is a buddy of mine so maybe I had a little extra done.;) It is definitely worth a try.
    Cheers,
    Marc
     
  8. taz355

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    #8 taz355, Nov 4, 2018
    Also maybe let us know which line, from the filter, the supply or the return to tank
     
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    #9 watkinsgt, Nov 4, 2018
    Gents. Where are you mounting your extinguishers? My experience is women find the 'under the passenger's knees' location annoying. Thanks.
     
  10. BOKE

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    #10 BOKE, Nov 4, 2018
    Just have her hold the extinguisher. There really aren't too many places other than the knee or on the floor of the passenger footwell.
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    #11 taz355, Nov 4, 2018
    After re reading my recall letter I thinkI understand what your saying.

    The first recall that was done was in March 98 on the fuel supply lines, #158

    The second rcall is the divider block.

    Mine being a late 99 model had the new lines put on at the factory.

    I think that covers it.

    Thanks Marc
     
  12. nismodrifter

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    #12 nismodrifter, Nov 4, 2018
    Rob, yikes, saw your username and instantly had major flashbacks of your fire many years ago.
     
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    #13 BOKE, Nov 4, 2018
    My car was born in May 1998.
     
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    #14 bjwhite, Nov 4, 2018
    Men probably do too.
     
  15. taz355

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    #15 taz355, Nov 4, 2018
    Oh ok
    I will get them to,check next time as well it sure as hell doesnt hurt
    Thanks again Marc
     
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    #17 Dave rocks, Nov 4, 2018
    Glad nothing happened, Rob.

    PS - Just noticed - where is the black pin stripe on your car? Did you paint the car?
     
  18. Rob'Z

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    #18 Rob'Z, Nov 4, 2018
    I mentioned in my original post that it was the pressure line from the filter to the distribution block. There were/are no signs of chafing, rubbing, abrading, kinking on the braided lines. The inner liner itself is compromised.

    Dave, yes it's been painted. The previous owner paid $16,800 for a full repaint and interior repairs (likely stickies as they are perfect).

    Thanks guys, I am still in a bit of shock.
     
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    #19 ernie, Nov 4, 2018
    Man that was lucky!

    I'll bet you that it also has something to do with the amount of ethanol in the fuel these days. I won't surprise me if the old lining was Buna rubber.
     
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    #20 Dave rocks, Nov 4, 2018
    Rob - FYI, the black stripe is vinyl tape. Ferrari has a P/N for it and it is easy to apply.
     
  21. taz355

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    #21 taz355, Nov 4, 2018
    So Rob if I am to understand correctly your lines are braided steel and that filter pressure line to the block failed.

    Wow, how the hell does a guy check that!!
     
  22. SeattleM5

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    #22 SeattleM5, Nov 5, 2018
    Agreed. Short of pulling the lines and pressure testing I don't see how you'd pick up this impending failure.

    My fuel lines are currently off and with Dave Helms getting rebuilt so hopefully I never experience this issue on my 355. After seeing his work on the oil hoses I thought I'd have the fuel lines done as well.

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    #23 Challenge, Nov 5, 2018
    Whoa! Please tell me more about the SRI oil lines. These are not listed on his site.
     
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    #25 SeattleM5, Nov 5, 2018
    The SRI website definitely needs to be updated. As Xenu recommends, just give the Professor a call and he can discuss it with you. I think you may find something about the hoses on their Facebook page
     
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