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Subject:Re: how to put out engine fire?
From:Joe Knight
Date:Fri, 14 May 1999 16:23:39 -0700

Most are electrical in origin>disconnect the battery---FAST
----- Original Message -----
From: Pollard, Matthew <Matthew.Pollard@OREADCA.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, May 14, 1999 1:20 PM
Subject: how to put out engine fire?

> What steps would I take to put out an engine fire if I noticed that I, or
> someone else had one? I was guessing I would grab my fire extinguisher,
> carefully open the licenses plate door and spray like hell? Would I need
to
> kill the fuel pump too (by cutting the wire)?
>
> Thanks in advance.  (I know that PM is the best way to kill an engine
> fire...)
> -Matthew
> 84 weekender
>