Challenger Fire

Discussion in 'Dodge Challenger General Discussions' started by SRT-Tom, Nov 28, 2023.

  1. SRT-Tom

    SRT-Tom Well-Known Member Staff Member Super Moderator Article Writer

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    I saw these photos of a Challenger R/T fire. No cause was given- electrical? fuel leak?

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    Heartbreaking.
     
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    Looks Totaled.
     
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    Insurance job..
     
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    High Pressure fuel injection needs perfect sealing compared to low pressure carburation. Just a simple o-ring failure and Up In Flames it goes.
     
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    And not all o-rings are petroleum rated (I had a leak with one not realizing that it wasn't but fortunately smelled the gas leak early)!
     
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    Vandalism?:facepalm::snoopfacepalm: