Fuel leak warning - F355 Spider

Remember the fuel is under pressure. It is very possible the fuel was sprayed in that direction, where it ignited and burned. The source could very well have been the fuel distribution block in the center.

 

chain reaction??

...cracked/leaking filler/ vapor pipe.. small leak of fuel on header... ignition... small fire... cheap plastic fuel connections...

 

Yes I know. That's why I wrote this: "It does not look like it started or burned in the middle which you would think it would if the problem were near the center mounted fuel distribution block. Obviously looking at the burn marks in a photo of the car is not ideal and fuel may have shot out in that direction from another location but it makes me wonder."

 

A sad tale Frank, a pity about your car but at least you and your girlfriend are ok.

My car has come out for the summer so goes in for the recall tomorrow morning at the main dealer, still no letter regarding the recall from Ferrari, if it hadnt been for Fchat i wouldnt have known about it at all....

Thanks guys

 

Still would like to know about this if there's a factual answer out there:

"I'm curious if this update kit is of any use if the clamp in question is not touching the fuel line and has not caused any rubbing/damage previously (as in it was never touching before). From what I've read there is no real defect with the parts. Rather it's incorrect installation of the clamp.

I believe the new angle of the replacement fuel block helps alleviate incorrect installation but not sure of any other benefit (okay, new o-rings are always nice to have but....)

Anybody have another take on this? "

 

I would say it looks like CarloR's car burned right where you would expect, over the ignition source (header). If you look at the fuel lines they lead down towards the gas tank, and sag a bit leading to the fuel filter. If there was a leak I could picture the fuel just running down the lines and dripping onto the headers.

It's a bit of a hassle for me to get to the dealer too, I checked and there's no rubbing so I'm not in a rush to get the recall done. Sometime this summer...