09-13-2004, 01:01 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2001
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under hood fire
stock 96 truck, returned from 120 mile run, pulled in for fuel and smoke was coming from under the hood. Lifted hood and found the heat shield/noise blanket under the hood smoldering above the valve cover area. Temps on the turbo were normal the entire run,5-700°F. No large hills or loads. the missing (burned)of the heat shield was perhaps 24" dia. Pulled across the street to the fire station and went inside to get a fire extinguisher, They asked what the troubelwas and I told them it was an engine fire. They asked where and I said right outside. That got their attention and they hosed it out.
Any ideas on what started this? The heat shield was not drooping. The exhaust manifold is shielded with tubing, the area above the turbo was not burned, the area near the firewall" relays and electrics was not burned. Can't figure it out.
Next problem is where to get a replacement, what it will cost and what happens if I don't replace it.
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