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by Joske Vermeule, September 1
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Ben Duncan was telling me about a chap who was hit in the rear a while ago his brake rod went into his petrol tank and there was one hell of a blaze . He was able to get out and run but the car was a right off . Ben fitted a metal plate over that area on my petrol tank . Here's a link to the issue Jack refers. Click here.
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Ben Duncan was telling me about a chap who was hit in the rear a while ago his brake rod went into his petrol tank and there was one hell of a blaze . He was able to get out and run but the car was a right off . Ben fitted a metal plate over that area on my petrol tank . Have done likewise, JTL. A very quick job while I was replacing the rear suspension. May not be bullet proof but suspect it would help in the event of a rear-ender!   Neil.
1975 4/4 4 seater, cream over blue; Q3 Quattro; Bicycle; Walking poles.
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I had a look at the back of the diff on my Roadster and was surprised just how close it is to the front of the tank.
I was pleased to see that it has no brackets or anything on it that might impact the tank, but the sheet steel tank is unimpressive and past its sell by date.
It is time the MMC paid to have a modern moulded plastic tank made. A plastic tank is far tougher and less likely to split in a rear end impact, can be made to fit the shape of the back of the car much better and cannot rust.
To be honest I thought steel tans were no longer allowed.
Peter,
66, 2016 Porsche Boxster S
No longer driving Tarka, the 2014 Plus 8...
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Richard
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Thought that was a forever car!
Never say never Graham.
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No. We can all be tempted... 
Graham (G4FUJ)
Sold L44FOR 4/4 Giallo Fly
'11 MINI Countryman Cooper D All4
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A few years ago I had a fire in my Porsche 911. It was at the height of summer and I had just had my freon topped up in the aircon, and was driving with it on. Smoke started to come through the air vents!
There is an auxiliary blower in the front boot of the 911 Carrera. It had shorted and caught the carpet on fire. As you may know, the petrol tank is also in the front boot of a 911. Fortunately I had a (dry powder) extinguisher in the car. I was close to a large quite empty parking lot, pulled in, grabbed the extinguisher, raised the boot lid and drenched it. The fire was out in a few seconds. I then ripped out the bad wiring, drove home very cautiously (about 6 miles), then inspected the damage which was minimal. I used a shop vac to pick up all the residue powder, ordered a new auxiliary blower and carpet, and when it arrived, I re-wired it in.
I've always carried extinguishers in my older cars. I have a Halon one in my +8.
1993 Plus 8 Connaught Green
Various older cars and motorcycles
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