Car bursts into flames

[Billcriss]

Well during my drift event today apparently I had a fuel leak and when my exhaust smacked the ground it created just enough spark to combust. Needless to say my car went up in flames. Luckily we were able to extinguish and save the car. My question is, I obviously don't want this to happen again so is it possible to connect braided fuel lines to the stock sending unit? I know you can connect them to the steel lines but what about the unit? If so could someone send me a product they recommend or have heard about?


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[djdryon]

Originally Posted by Billcriss

Well during my drift event today apparently I had a fuel leak and when my exhaust smacked the ground it created just enough spark to combust. Needless to say my car went up in flames. Luckily we were able to extinguish and save the car. My question is, I obviously don't want this to happen again so is it possible to connect braided fuel lines to the stock sending unit? I know you can connect them to the steel lines but what about the unit? If so could someone send me a product they recommend or have heard about?


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Braided lines won't stop a leak... they're for keeping pressures consistent. Leaks are still leaks... unless the leak happened from abrasion, in which case braided would still eventually fail. Best thing is to regularly check your lines for signs of wear.

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[unicoder]

djdryon is right. Since your car is a track car or 'semi track car' some of the responsibility that comes with that is a lot of inspection and maintenance before/after track sessions.

Just setup a plan for inspecting your stuff efficiently and you'll be good!

[Billcriss]

Originally Posted by unicoder

djdryon is right. Since your car is a track car or 'semi track car' some of the responsibility that comes with that is a lot of inspection and maintenance before/after track sessions.

Just setup a plan for inspecting your stuff efficiently and you'll be good!

Oh I'll definitely be doing that from now on. I got complacent lol I'll just get new fuel injection line and replace it all to be safe. Appreciate the help


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[Billcriss]

Originally Posted by djdryon

Braided lines won't stop a leak... they're for keeping pressures consistent. Leaks are still leaks... unless the leak happened from abrasion, in which case braided would still eventually fail. Best thing is to regularly check your lines for signs of wear.

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So.... I checked the lines and they look good BUT the sending unit seal is ripped in half.... could this cause a leak?


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[djdryon]

Yes, it could. Any gas that sloshes out could leak

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