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Boardwalk :: Forum List Maintainance Tips for you Camper Vintage and Type 2 Campers
VW Val
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2212cc engine fire - 2007/08/08 00:31 I recently lost my 87 westfalia camper ( and my home ) due to an engine fire that started when it backfired as I did a routine start up.

This was a high performance 2212cc Go Westy rebuilt titanium longblock. It had less than 12,000 miles on it. I have been driving VW's for over 30 years and have never even heard of something like this happening.

I am devistated at not only the loss of my camper but that the fire dept couldn't put out the engine due to the titanium block. As a result the fire took out a good portion of my home as well .

Has anybody heard of this sort of problem with these engines ? All info would be appreciated.

Post edited by: VW Val, at: 2007/08/08 00:35
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Re:2212cc engine fire - 2007/08/29 12:20 Really sorry to hear your sad news, its a real shame.

This is a problem that is a risk for all camper owners, because often the fuel lines, carburettors etc are not serviced/replaced for years, it can lead to these types of fires breaking out.

I know its too late for your camper, but you can get Fire prevention systems especially to deal with this type of problem.

There is a company called FireTec see their website at:
http://www.firetecuk.com/pages/en/home.php
who sell these.

Hope this helps, and we can all avoid these types of fires in future.
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