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| Joined: | 03-14-2005 |
| Location: | Atlanta, Georgia USA |
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Not once but TWICE I've had aircraft braided stainless steel hoses fail on my DHLAs dripping fuel onto the distributor. You'd figure with a 1500psi burst strength they'd be overkill for 2-3psi from a regulated fuel pump...but oh no...
Both times I was at home and had started the car with the bonnet up. The first time I shut it off before flames were sparked but not the second time and my story parallels yours. Fortunately I was a bit quicker to the hose.
I seriously doubt you could have done anything to prevent this catastrophy, my heart goes out to you.
Judson