96 Buick Regal Custom - Engine 'Exploded?'
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Originally Posted by samueljackson
the white is from an extinguisher right?
Originally Posted by kevinf89
white dust is fire extuingisher muck (will that cause any problems?)
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quick update
engine cranks (pulling on the accessory belt), electrical system ok (wiring)
if it turns out just my starter was bad and i flooded the engine and blew off the intake, i think i'll punch myself in the face
if it turns out just my starter was bad and i flooded the engine and blew off the intake, i think i'll punch myself in the face
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Re: quick update
Originally Posted by kevinf89
engine cranks (pulling on the accessory belt), electrical system ok (wiring)
if it turns out just my starter was bad and i flooded the engine and blew off the intake, i think i'll punch myself in the face
if it turns out just my starter was bad and i flooded the engine and blew off the intake, i think i'll punch myself in the face
is that correct, the eng cranks, it just doesnt fire, or didnt, should i say.
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Re: quick update
Originally Posted by samueljackson
Originally Posted by kevinf89
engine cranks (pulling on the accessory belt), electrical system ok (wiring)
if it turns out just my starter was bad and i flooded the engine and blew off the intake, i think i'll punch myself in the face
if it turns out just my starter was bad and i flooded the engine and blew off the intake, i think i'll punch myself in the face
is that correct, the eng cranks, it just doesnt fire, or didnt, should i say.
the engine 'turns over' meaning all the mechanical bits are working, i turned it over manually by pulling on the accessory belt
Originally Posted by ron350
Wow the supply side fuel line was melted, I am surprised they were able to put out the fire.
EDIT: so can anyone guess as to how salvageable this is? will a new UIM, new lines make the motor run again? is the extinguisher dust going to mess with anything (if so, how do i remove it)?
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Replace all the melted ,burnt, or broken parts. clean up dust with compressed air or pressure washer AFTER you get your engine sealed back up.
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I'd vacuum up the extinguisher dust as best I could from the intake area and from the alternator. I'd also open up the wiring looms in the immediate area and look for melted wire insulation.
You'll need this stuff at least:
UIM (the obvious) and associated gaskets
PCV
FPR
Vacuum lines
The round thing pointing near the camara in the first pic will at least need a new oring if the whole fitting itself isn't cracked
Fuel line with quick-connect to replace the melted one that went to the rear port on the rail
You'll need this stuff at least:
UIM (the obvious) and associated gaskets
PCV
FPR
Vacuum lines
The round thing pointing near the camara in the first pic will at least need a new oring if the whole fitting itself isn't cracked
Fuel line with quick-connect to replace the melted one that went to the rear port on the rail