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Subject:Re: KOMBI ON FIRE or A GOOD WAY TO CLEAN THE ENGINE?
Date:Thu, 5 Oct 1995 21:03:45 -0500

This happened to Frau B. a few years ago, fortunately right after I started
the engine from cold, and the outdoor temp was about -10F, so no danger of
fire.  It's a hell of a mess, tho.  I now make a point of checking those
pups every few months.

Mike Wright
68 Camper (Frau Blucher)
82 Westfalia (Die Blaue Reiter)
>
>>> The small outlet brass pipe or fitting going to a rubber fuel line to
>>> the carburetor had popped out of the fuel pump. It is apparently just
>>> a pressure fit.
>>
>>I have heard of the same fittings falling out of the carb itself.  Anyone
>>have this problem?  Glad to here there was no fire.