Those were magnesium cases, like the original bugs.  Vanagons have aluminum cases, but there is
still a real fire hazard, especially if you don't keep the gas hoses in good shape.

Bill in the Southwest

----- Original Message -----
From: "Milo's Kitchen" <sagmoore@ZOOMINTERNET.NET>
>
> Was traveling down the PA turnpike many moons ago and saw a Porsche 914
> (similar engine with MPC injection) on the other side of the highway with
> the engine lid up and firemen standing way back and looking frantic. I
> didn't see much flame but it looked as though there were about 50 arc
> welders (Bright!) having at it inside. Put the fear in me.