Thread: Oh $#!+

GM Claims, Sparkplug wires and leaky valve covers cause this. Sparkplug wire loction (fixed with plastic retainers) and oil seeping from the valve covers onto manifolds (manifolds would have to be way hot to cause a fire, should smoke like crazy if there is that much oil burning).

I call BS, we've seen too many people have problems with fuel lines leaking, and fuel on the hot manifolds could easily result in the above. It is rather common.

If you plan to fix yourself, make sure you do it right. Just sayin.

Originally Posted by TLSheff

GM Claims, Sparkplug wires and leaky valve covers cause this. Sparkplug wire loction (fixed with plastic retainers) and oil seeping from the valve covers onto manifolds (manifolds would have to be way hot to cause a fire, should smoke like crazy if there is that much oil burning).

I call BS, we've seen too many people have problems with fuel lines leaking, and fuel on the hot manifolds could easily result in the above. It is rather common.

If you plan to fix yourself, make sure you do it right. Just sayin.

I agree with you about the fires being caused by fuel leak not oil leaks. Thanks for the look out.

Originally Posted by TLSheff

What type of plastic is that headrest seat belt guide made of? Everything else around it is torched and it looks new.