[DML] Re: Importance of a Fire Extinguisher

["nk1165" <nkemp@xxxxxxxx>]

The point about the fire extinguisher is WELL taken.

Another point related to your story is that those plastic fuel lines 
will not last forever. They are subject to heat, vibration, varying 
pressure, atmospheric pollutants and maybe some poor handling as part of engine maintenance. Just like we were encouraged to update the relays to prevent fires, it may be worth while updating fuel lines to prevent fires.

Nick
897 ... with updated fuel lines...and a fire extinguisher!

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Kevin Abato <delorean@...> wrote:
>
> When I bought my car in 2001, I made sure to put a fire extinguisher in it.
> You hear random stories of electrical or engine fires and how important it
> is to be ready.   You may or may not put one into your car and always hope
> you will never encounter a situation where you might need it.   Today was
> NOT that day.
> 
>  
> 
> On my way with several other Deloreans to do some volunteer service giving
> rides to children with cancer at a special camp in NY State, a startling
> sight appeared in front of my eyes.   The Delorean in front of me rounded
> the corner and started the last stretch of road about ½ mile from our
> destination.   I instantly saw flames coming up from the engine compartment
> on his car!   Unaware of what was happening due to a visual obstruction on
> the back of his car I started to honk my horn, flash my lights, and wave him
> over to the side of the road.
> 
>  
> 
> Once stopped, I hopped out of my car, popped the bonnet and grabbed my 12
> year old fire extinguisher.   At the same time, another owner in the car
> behind me did the same thing.   As we ran to the car with the fire, we both
> pulled the pin and sprayed the engine compartment.   My extinguisher worked,
> the other did not since it has accidentally discharged once before.
> 
>  
> 
> The fire was quickly contained and only minor damage occurred to the car.
> The root cause appeared to be a ruptured fuel line that spit gas onto the
> engine and ignited into flames.  A few hoses and wires were melted, but the
> overall outcome was a happy one where nobody was hurt, and the car was not
> heavily damaged.   Thankfully we had something to extinguish the fire!
> 
>  
> 
> It's important to always keep a fire extinguisher in your car and check it
> at least once per year.    It's a small investment that can save you and
> your car!
> 
>  
> 
> Kevin Abato
> 
> Vin# 16680
> 
> 
> 
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>




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