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Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by Subydriver, May 11, 2006.

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  1. Subydriver

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    #1 Subydriver, May 11, 2006
    I tired searching a bit for this but I figured this would be easier. I've heard some talk of certain ferraris being prone to fires. Which models? What causes it? Is it just a lack of maintenance?
     
  2. Iain

    Iain F1 Rookie

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    #2 Iain, May 11, 2006
    355s caused by cracked fuel pipes - there was a re-call/modification I believe & 308s caused by old/decayed fuel filler neck pipes.

    Neither are difficult to check for & remedy.

    I.
     
  3. chefrobear

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    #3 chefrobear, May 11, 2006
    With 3x8 cars, you have to be aware that with age comes hose fatique. The fuel filler hose is a suspect, always. You should have it replaced with your major service for peace of mind. I did.
     
  4. BigAl

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    #4 BigAl, May 11, 2006
    had a fire in my 308 years back, it was, if memory serves, an oil filter o-ring blowout. was lots of fun.
     
  5. j3studio

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    #5 j3studio, May 11, 2006
    Ack!
     
  6. BigAl

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    #6 BigAl, May 11, 2006
    was fortunate, no real damage. Replaced some o-rings and a hose or two.
     
  7. branko

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    #7 branko, May 11, 2006
    I'm glad things didn't get out of control.
     
  8. BigAl

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    #8 BigAl, May 11, 2006
    I was out of matches, so I was tempted to use it to light a cig, then better judgement prevailed and I just turned the engine off.....
     
  9. Steve Magnusson

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    #9 Steve Magnusson, May 11, 2006
    The older cars have a lot of rubber hose connections so time = leaks.

    The newer cars just have so many high pressure connections near the engine that it's sort of inevitable to have some troubles out of a population IMO. On my injected Honda trouble-car I counted only 4; whereas, I quit counting after getting to more than 100 on my TR.
     
  10. Subydriver

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    #10 Subydriver, May 11, 2006
    So the 348s do not have a fire risk any more than any other car? A 348 is what I'll probably be shooting for in the future.
     

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