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<body class='hmmessage'><div dir='ltr'><font style="" face="Times New Roman">Well, not a V.W., but want to put this out there as a reminder. I am still shook up... <br><br>If you are trying to start an engine, have a good large fire extinguisher handy! It could have gotten out of hand VERY fast, but had to take a second, calm down, then get a fire extinguisher from the Mercedes a hundred feet away. If you have hair that might get in the way, put it back before starting repair work. I lost part of my handle bar mustache and singed a good part of my hair in the back. Still not sure how it happened, other than the hood was at that time only part way up. Other damage was a burned up wiper blade, singed paint, and singed spark plug wire. We are blessed I didn't burn down a rare classic auto, the garage, or worse Oma's home!<br><br>The fire most likely was due to a leaking carbrettor gasket leading to fuel poring into the manifold. From there, not sure what happened. I was never taught in auto class when we would do the same procedures to have a fire extinguisher handy. No excuse, as what matters is I learned a life lesson and hope to pass it on and save someone or something.<br><br><br>Thank you so very much~<br>Adriel<br id="FontBreak"></font><br><br><pre>-------------------------<br><br>1971 Sunroof Squareback with F.I. - Located in Coastal San Diego County<br>1985 Mercedes-Benz 300TD-T - Dog Wgn<br>Master's Student, A.S.U., living in north central Mesa, AZ</pre> </div></body>
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