Well the FD started on fire Tonight
Replacing fuel lines and related stuff is regular maintainence for these cars. ****, even on FC's it's normal to replace lines and FPD's.
I can tell you one thing. That is absolutely not what happened. Both the turbine and compressor seals would have had to go at the same time. Then, you'd need a significant heat source in the IM, to the tune of 400 deg F + and a source of ignition. Finally, you'd need a way for the flaming oil to pass through solid aluminum.
I've also had a turbo throwing oil down the exhaust. It smokes a hell of alot, but it doesn't catch on fire.
Like others have said, I'd bank on a crusty FI hose or FPD. The exhaust problem is probably not directly related.
Have you looked inside the turbo yet Jeremy? I'm still scratching my head to link both symptoms to a single cause. The huge flames out the exhaust and the intake catching. My best guess is an total tubo oil seal failure that dumped a load of oil into the exhaust and turbo area that progressed into the intake when you came down to idle.
I've also had a turbo throwing oil down the exhaust. It smokes a hell of alot, but it doesn't catch on fire.
Like others have said, I'd bank on a crusty FI hose or FPD. The exhaust problem is probably not directly related.
Last edited by alexdimen; Jul 4, 2008 at 04:35 PM.
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