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Old May 24, 2009 | 07:10 PM
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Default So me and two passangers and my car almost died

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So driving home after church today..

At redlight take off and about 5 seconds after the car starts to buck!

Wideband goes lean car barley idles! I jump out pump the hood and when i get out all i smell is gas! I immdeitaly get everyone out of the car unhook battery and start pushing the car away from the gas!

I was luckly only 5 min from my house so i pushed it home and right away spray degreaser and water all underneath car to clean it!

Come to find out my aeromotive pump broke! the plastic on the end cracked! And fuel was poring out!


So please this is a warning to anyone else running these pumps!

And as ___ as it seems you should always have a fire extinguisher in your modded car!


So this is a formal thanks to god for not igniting the gas on a 90 degree day under my car!

And keeping everyone ok!
Old May 24, 2009 | 07:14 PM
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its good that you went to church that saved your life! man, these aeromotive pumps are starting to scare me.. i've been hearing issues
Old May 24, 2009 | 07:50 PM
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walbro man......i hate to hear that dude........glad your alright....let me know if you need anything
Old May 24, 2009 | 07:58 PM
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give us some pics! we need to see what broke so we can stay away from it. glad your ok!
Old May 24, 2009 | 08:02 PM
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oo0o0o damnn... good call getting everyone out. and pushing away. Fire extinguisher is probably good all the time even when not modded. As long as your safe thats all that matters. BE CAREFUL!
Old May 24, 2009 | 08:03 PM
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I have not yet fixed it i can only see!

My gf and brother were nervous after that. and now im resting from pushing the heavy ___ thing for 5 miles !

Seriously i cant belive how lucky i am! I would like to take pics of the pump and of the puddle it left as it turned the road an very odd brown color!

Thanks for everyones support!
Old May 24, 2009 | 08:08 PM
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close call bro...damn glad it didnt ignite....
Old May 24, 2009 | 08:38 PM
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Dam bro... hope ur at church praying and thanking God. good lookng out and im glad your safe.
Old May 25, 2009 | 01:05 AM
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Give GOD thanks for watching over you man. Everybody is safe thanks to him.
Old May 25, 2009 | 01:07 AM
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Your lucky you went to church. I've heard some rough things lately about that pump. Glad you're all okay!
Old May 25, 2009 | 02:36 AM
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Great action on your part as well man. Glad you and the family are ok.
Old May 25, 2009 | 02:56 AM
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the worst part is when your girl is like

i dont' want to sit in your car anymore

that just hurts don't it? money, time, work, blood, sweat and tears and she doen'st wnat to ever sit in it again =(
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wow, glad ur ok man.
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dang it elevation......you cursed me foo.....im having a fuel problem now...gee thanks
Old May 25, 2009 | 04:56 AM
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Oh damn! Glad everyone is okay, and thats quick thinking on your part! I know most people would panic n just stand there.
Old May 25, 2009 | 05:32 PM
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Oh man sorry to here that mike , glad you guys are ok
Old May 26, 2009 | 06:16 PM
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Default Re: So me and two passangers and my car almost died

Originally Posted by ElevationTC
And as ___ as it seems you should always have a fire extinguisher in your modded car!
That may be true, but it's also not necessary to install it on your A-Pillar.....



Glad you guys are OK though. Crazy that it would just be pouring out fuel.
Old May 26, 2009 | 09:33 PM
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I'm just more shocked you pushed it 5 Miles!!!!

I got tired pushing my car down the street to bump start it after the battery died LOL!
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