Toasted Pug 106 in Sandyford

BeardyGit · 11-09-2006 10:08am #1

That was my runabout going up in smoke this morning adjacent to the Beacon Hotel in Sandyford. Ooooops

I guess it goes to show how important it is to get the fuel line changed out on an older car, even if it's running sweetly and has a long time to go on its NCT.

I'd also like to thank the dude who pulled up right behind the car, with his indicator going, waiting for the right turn signal. He gave me a right laugh and the Garda who was waiting with me nearly choked and had to walk off he was that amused. I swear, if my car was still sitting there now, that dude would still be waiting for the lights to change. Thanks for brightening up my otherwise rather dull day if you're reading this!

And of course - Fair play to the lads in the big red fun-truck. They were super cool, arriving and dousing the flames and then taking off for breakfast with a grin and a handshake. Sterling work. I enclose a photo....

11-09-2006 10:13am

ah.......i love the smell of burnt pug in the morning,kinda reminds me to clean my fuel lines.:D

cormie · 11-09-2006 10:53am

That'll probably be me next. Did you start throwing stones at the firemen? I hear it's the latest craze.

What exactly is the fuel line and is it costly to replace?

BeardyGit · 11-09-2006 11:02am

It'll depend on the car of course but shouldn't cost a whole lot. I had actually replaced it on mine but it's the only thing that I can think would have caused the fire - Either that was leaking or there was a problem with the carb and it overflowed down the back of the manifold.

Anyway....Shhhh happens.

Seth Brundle · 11-09-2006 11:07am

WIll your NCB be affected? I think many offer fire cover without affecting the NCB

tvr · 11-09-2006 12:42pm

Hope you enjoy your firebrigade callout charge. Whats it up to now . I think they bill you for 250 euro or something mad like that?

BeardyGit · 11-09-2006 12:46pm

Just called Quinn Direct - Yeah, they'll crease my NCB if I claim. I'll just have to get another one and write this off for spares. Still, 20 thousand miles for a jammer that only cost €700 at the time is not so bad really.

I'll go straight out and get another one too - The new disks, pads and calipers are good, as are 4 new tyres (well, maybe 3) and the self re-con gearbox and new clutch will have survived without any damage from the looks of things. Also has a new Bosal exhaust system so maybe that'll be handy if I find another in need of a bit of tidying

So, if anyone knows of a 3 stud MK-I Pug 106 going for little money, I'll take it. Clean body, White preferred (nobody else wants 'em), no fire damage etc.

Toasted Pug 106 in Sandyford

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