Wow, Thankfully a happy outcome. Surprised they didn't see/smell it at MOT. I had exactly the same thing (leak from hose) at MOT retest on the Rickman last year which I (and the tester) know wasn't there the day before! This (Geoff's)particular incident may or may not be a direct result of the changing cocktail of fuel which seems to be ever changing. John Dickens penned a good article in CKC (last year? ...time flies) about the ethanol which is being added to petrol, and the way it can eat through hoses, metal tubes and carburetters is both eye-opening and frightening! Makes one wonder about the perceived wisdom of excluding older cars (more likely to have incompatible hoses) from the MOT test. Be safe out there. ----- Original Message ----- From: Geoff Ward To: [email protected] Sent: Monday, May 22, 2017 9:59 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Fire extinguisher
Had a very scary few moments this morning, just after getting the 2+2 mot'd. when I went to start it up, it did not start but there was a wisp of smoke from under the bonnet. I grabbed my fire extinguisher from the boot and opened the bonnet to see flames at the back of the engine. Thankfully a quick blast of dry powder and the fire was out. Very scary and I count my self very lucky that I could tackle the fire so promptly I could very easily have lost the 2+2. The reason for the fire, a fuel hose had come lose. The good news is that the fire did very little damage, and after fixing the hose, I was able to start the car and drive home. Geoff Ward. -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2016.0.8013 / Virus Database: 4776/14489 - Release Date: 05/22/17 -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
