Another 08 Spyder catches fire

[NancysToy]

Let's not jump to conclusions, folks. There are several possible reasons for these fires, and we will likely never know the cause of this one, or most of the others. If you want to remove your emissions canister, do so, but don't be lulled into ignoring other possible causes. We have seen at least two fuel filters blow off and leak fuel all over, several more that were loose, and had the potential to leak or blow off. We have also seen several early PE GS's with chafed fuel hoses where they pass the front cylinder head. These had the very real potential of failing where they were worn part way through. The other areas of concern need to be looked at, and corrected if there is a problem. A good mechanic checks this kind of stuff at each service interval.

 

[Warlock]

Let's not jump to conclusions, folks. There are several possible reasons for these fires, and we will likely never know the cause of this one, or most of the others. If you want to remove your emissions canister, do so, but don't be lulled into ignoring other possible causes. We have seen at least two fuel filters blow off and leak fuel all over, several more that were loose, and had the potential to leak or blow off. We have also seen several early PE GS's with chafed fuel hoses where they pass the front cylinder head. These had the very real potential of failing where they were worn part way through. The other areas of concern need to be looked at, and corrected if there is a problem. A good mechanic checks this kind of stuff at each service interval.

I checked the fuel line and it has a cover over it. I did order a new fuel filter. My canister has the small candy cane vent line which they way it was could spray fuel right out of it and onto the rear exhaust manifold. I'm going to put mine back on, but with some different mods to it.
David

 

[NancysToy]

I checked the fuel line and it has a cover over it. I did order a new fuel filter. My canister has the small candy cane vent line which they way it was could spray fuel right out of it and onto the rear exhaust manifold. I'm going to put mine back on, but with some different mods to it.
David

Yes, that "candy cane vent hose scared the crap out of me the first time I saw it. BRP ran it down and out on Nancy's, but other owner's have extended them to the rear, too. I'd do that ASAP if I saw I still had the short vent.

 

[Daisyjoe]

So sorry. Glad you are OK. That had to be sad but remember they make Spyders everyday.

 

[SpyderAnn01]

So sorry. Glad you are OK. That had to be sad but remember they make Spyders everyday.

Well said.

 

[tweeder]

https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/VehicleComplaint/index.xhtml

I agree, right away.

 

[d.o.spyder-rts]

Sorry for your loss. But what has allready been pointed out in previous posts, is the fact that no one was injured. As terrible as this is, material objects may be replaced. Good luck and best wishes. Dale

 

[mastertek2000]

Really sorry for your loss glad you and your wife are ok on the other hand how many more 08 spyders are going to burn before BRP steps up and does something to fix this problem