Devastating loss

M4rkp · 30-03-19, 01:59 PM

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

I can't put into words.

Isimmo · 30-03-19, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by M4rkp

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.

Kenquattro · 30-03-19, 03:06 PM

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

Ben · 30-03-19, 03:55 PM

sad to see those pics, that's awful.

larry49 · 30-03-19, 05:15 PM

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

4v6 · 30-03-19, 06:11 PM

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?

M4rkp · 30-03-19, 06:14 PM

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.

M4rkp · 30-03-19, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 4v6

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?

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

4v6 · 30-03-19, 06:22 PM

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.

andya · 30-03-19, 06:31 PM

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.....

30-03-19, 03:55 PM	#4
Ben 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Stockport Posts: 2,348	sad to see those pics, that's awful. __________________ 1992 80 quattro 20vt

30-03-19, 06:11 PM	#6
4v6 Ex Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 5,565	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? Last edited by 4v6; 30-03-19 at 06:14 PM.

30-03-19, 06:31 PM	#10
andya Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Hampshire Posts: 1,149	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..... __________________ 1985 Coupe Quattro 1986 Coupe 1.8 weber carb 1987 Coupe 2.2 GT

30-03-19, 03:06 PM	#3
Kenquattro 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 6,267	That really is a devastating loss for you, Mark. Irreplaceable in every sense of the word.

30-03-19, 05:15 PM	#5
larry49 Grown up member Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 44	So sorry mate...how did it happen, electrical, backfire, fuel leak.....it may help other owners.

30-03-19, 06:22 PM	#9
4v6 Ex Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 5,565	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.