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 Nov 15, 2009 - 9:52 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Mar 24, '06 From Aloha, Oregon Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%)  |
well everyone it was a fun ride while it lasted. My car burst into flames on I-5 just coming into tigard oregon... flames totaled the engine bay, gutted the intererior and the firemen punched several holes in the hood and fenders to get the fire completely out.
someday i will replace it but it will probably be a little while. I will post up some pics when i can |
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Nov 15, 2009 - 9:53 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 20, '07 From North Charleston, South Carolina Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
wow dude sorry to hear that. whats the reason for the fire?
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Nov 15, 2009 - 10:14 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 9, '09 From Calgary Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Well I am sorry for your loss. At least everyone was ok. Did it start in the engine bay?
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Nov 15, 2009 - 10:32 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 7, '09 From Northern kentucky Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (90%) |
QUOTE (brthrurik @ Nov 15, 2009 - 9:52 PM)  well everyone it was a fun ride while it lasted. My car burst into flames on I-5 just coming into tigard oregon... flames totaled the engine bay, gutted the intererior and the firemen punched several holes in the hood and fenders to get the fire completely out. someday i will replace it but it will probably be a little while. I will post up some pics when i can wow sorry bro that sucks, hey at least your ok -------------------- 1996 Toyota Celica Project Mean Green
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Nov 15, 2009 - 10:50 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 8, '08 From Penn Valley,Ca Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
Amazing, sorry for the loss. I would really like to see some pictures.
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Nov 15, 2009 - 10:56 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%) |
what caused it, wow... pics?
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Nov 16, 2009 - 2:46 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 24, '06 From Aloha, Oregon Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
not sure exact reason for fire, closest guess is battery exploded...
 
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Nov 16, 2009 - 10:44 AM
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Enthusiast Joined May 6, '08 From Lisarow, NSW, Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
dam that sucks, lucky everyone is alright.
this is the exact reason I keep a fire extinguisher in my car. |
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Nov 16, 2009 - 10:51 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Sep 27, '09 From Columbus, Ohio Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
That must have been depressing, watching them break your car to get the fire out. I'm very sorry for you. I wish you the best of luck in finding another Celica. Did your insurance cover this?
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Nov 16, 2009 - 4:17 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 18, '09 From Orlando Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
^ Yeah, I'd be mad too. That is CRAZY though. I see they even had to force your trunk open? And that first pic with the billowing smoke is INSANE.
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Nov 16, 2009 - 4:49 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 7, '07 From Portland, Oregon Currently Offline Reputation: 67 (96%) |
holy CRAP sorry to hear that! Didn't you just recently replace the engine in that?
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Nov 16, 2009 - 5:32 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '08 From JB MDL, NJ Currently Offline Reputation: 30 (100%) |
Wow, that totally sucks. So it just went up while you were driving huh?
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Nov 16, 2009 - 5:32 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 24, '06 From Aloha, Oregon Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
thankfully had full coverage... unfortunately, it was a brand new engine and rebuilt transmission. in the process of dealing with the insurance people now
 may not get out what i have put into it in the last couple years but at least I'll get something.
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Nov 16, 2009 - 5:47 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 11, '08 From Auckland, New Zealand Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Holy sh*t!
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Nov 16, 2009 - 8:47 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 18, '08 From Idaho Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
thats depressing. sorry for the loss, of your celica.
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Nov 17, 2009 - 12:14 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 31, '02 From Boise, ID Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
Possible timing belt issues?
That sucks man. That must be really hard for you. Gl with the insurance company... that will be hell. 
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