Devastating loss
 

The end of an era.........

I can't put into words.

I’ve just seen that on the quattroforum...

Absolutely devastated for you.... So, so sad.

That really is a devastating loss for you, Mark.
Irreplaceable in every sense of the word.

:( sad to see those pics, that's awful.

So sorry mate...how did it happen, electrical, backfire, fuel leak.....it may help other owners.

Jeez thats so bad. Im wondering if its an oil fire seeing as its in the vicinity of the offside front, maybe a fuel line leakage also but either way thats really gutting.

I know it looks bad at this stage but is there any chance to repair it do you think?
Id pitch in a few spares if itd help you put it back on the road,Im certain others would also, I havent got much but you could gladly have what you needed free of charge.

Any chance we could start a parts collection to help this guy?

What I can tell you is that it was a fuel fire - I am not 100% what caused it but looking through the photos, the fire was concentrated around the FI metering head - and if you zoom in on the pic attached you might just be able to see a banjo union at the side of the metering head ( placed about 7 o'clock placed up right on the inner wing) - that is the return fuel line that for some reason is not connected to the metering head.

Thats a wonderful thing to say - thank you....

Unfortunately she is beyond repair - not only did the fire destroy the engine bay it also took the interior and dashboard - I will put more pics up soon

Yeah I can see that, looks like its come off or blown off-might have been perished at the crimp.

Airbox lid I have brand new one of those for an ur, yours if you want it, ill see if ive anything else-I know ive got an oil line and some other odds and sods that might be useful if youre intent on putting her to rights.
Looking at it externally, I dont think its irreparable, Im certain you could get enough parts sorted to put it to rights. Hope youll go for it. :tup:

Really gutted for you and really sad photos.

I've got an extensive parts collection, including a dash and other bits. If you decide to salvage the car, let me know as I would happily donate parts.....