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Fire coming out of my Cats..WTF

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Old Aug 4, 2005 | 02:22 AM
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So i was taking my project Rx-7 for its weekly ride and it starts smoking as usual...I look under the car and fire is coming out of the Catalytic converter..so I run over to the gas station and pour water as close as i could and put it out...WTF is causing this....I heard it might be to much Gas from the Carb or a clogged cat? Any Clue? I Dont want to blow up my baby!
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Old Aug 4, 2005 | 04:19 AM
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How's the car running? If your timing is too far retarded, or if you have lost your leading ignition, things can get pretty hot.
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Old Aug 4, 2005 | 09:21 AM
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Yikes!! Cant help you with the reason for your problem but water + burning gas is a bad idea. Keep a small fire extinguisher in your car just in case...
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Old Aug 4, 2005 | 11:45 AM
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Definately use kentetsu's advice. Get a timing gun, and check it. Then get back to us.
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