THE KOMBI KONNECTION

Westair · Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 2:59 pm Post subject: W.A. Kombi Burns

Another Kombi looks like being lost- repairs may be too costly.
Owned for many years by one owner and serviced by same VW mechanic for 15 years except for last three due to distance.
Most likely fuel lines fell off, had deteriorated , or even brass fitting on carb/s may have worked loose.
It is cheap insurance to change your fuel lines every 12 months as they withstand a lot of heat, road dirt etc.
No one was hurt.

The Fire Brigade thought it was magnesium engine, on which you can't use water- everything now full of dirt and gravel.

Stompywomp · Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 7:10 pm Post subject: Fuel Lines

What a damn shame!

Having read Schomburgers sticky on avoiding fires in the engine compartment of Kombis I was a bit nervous to see that I had a petrol leak coming from the connection to the tank and the fuel filter. Got that fixed very quickly.

CM

Westair · Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 11:07 am Post subject: Re: Fuel Lines

lez · Kombi Kadet Joined: 17 Nov 2006 Posts: 29 Location: Perth

Would ya basic "fire and theft" policy cover this.......??
Lez

Westair · Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 12:44 pm Post subject:

lez · Kombi Kadet Joined: 17 Nov 2006 Posts: 29 Location: Perth

no SGIO.........

Westair · Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 1:25 pm Post subject:

Justin & Mutley · Posted: Sat May 26, 2007 1:21 am Post subject:

Hand held fire extinguishers are so cheap, everyone should carry one in the cab and one in the back!

Seen too many scary fire pics in my time - it just isn't worth it!

Wink