burst into flames

mechrider89 · 06-15-2012, 01:49 AM

what the title said, I have a mk2 with a 5mge and I took the intake system apart for a clean up to make it run better (good thing to it was dirtier inside the intake then the whole engine was). I put it all back together put my new battery in double checked everything and turned the key, cranked for awhile as the fuel rail pressured back up then just as it fired the distributor area burst into flames.......anyone got any ideas or answers on what could have went wrong?

Thanks in advance.

mechrider89 · 06-15-2012, 02:13 AM

ok my suspicions seemed to be correct, an injector seal failed and was spraying fuel all over the electrical. problem solved panic mode over.

CanadianBak'inSupra · 06-22-2012, 12:22 PM

injector seals are cheap i think 7 dollers per injector if you buy the kit.

mechrider89 · 06-24-2012, 01:32 AM

oh ok, well I just I'll have to run to toyota again and see if they can help me out (I doubt it this time) if not then I'll get them to order some in. Wont be for 3 weeks tho seeing as I got a speeding ticket today.....

just my luck lol

CanadianBak'inSupra · 06-27-2012, 12:31 PM

speeding tickets suck.
i still owe ICBC 500 form my DUI...

cre · 06-27-2012, 04:50 PM

As with any type of seal on the fuel system you must replace copper or aluminum washers any time you disturb one. Pull a banjo then replace the two washers (one on each side). Injector o-rings are very inexpensive, unless they've already been replaced less than a year ago you should replace them if you pull the fuel rail.

Even if these parts were expensive, I think most people would agree that the price is far less than that of a horrible fiery death.... Or worse, you lose your car and survive the incident crippled.

CanadianBak'inSupra · 06-28-2012, 05:45 AM

not to mention environmentally dangerous.

06-15-2012, 01:49 AM	#1
mechrider89 3" Exhaust Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Saskatchewan Canada Posts: 117 Blog Entries: 1	burst into flames what the title said, I have a mk2 with a 5mge and I took the intake system apart for a clean up to make it run better (good thing to it was dirtier inside the intake then the whole engine was). I put it all back together put my new battery in double checked everything and turned the key, cranked for awhile as the fuel rail pressured back up then just as it fired the distributor area burst into flames.......anyone got any ideas or answers on what could have went wrong? Thanks in advance. __________________ Officially joined the V-Dub club

06-15-2012, 02:13 AM	#2
mechrider89 3" Exhaust Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Saskatchewan Canada Posts: 117 Blog Entries: 1	ok my suspicions seemed to be correct, an injector seal failed and was spraying fuel all over the electrical. problem solved panic mode over. __________________ Officially joined the V-Dub club

06-22-2012, 12:22 PM	#3
CanadianBak'inSupra Official hall monitor / search nazi - NO SOUP FOR YOU! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Canada, BC Posts: 837	injector seals are cheap i think 7 dollers per injector if you buy the kit. __________________ 1984 supra - 1uzfe - w58 - 4.10 - 1 piece aluminum shaft.

06-24-2012, 01:32 AM	#4
mechrider89 3" Exhaust Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Saskatchewan Canada Posts: 117 Blog Entries: 1	oh ok, well I just I'll have to run to toyota again and see if they can help me out (I doubt it this time) if not then I'll get them to order some in. Wont be for 3 weeks tho seeing as I got a speeding ticket today..... just my luck lol __________________ Officially joined the V-Dub club

06-27-2012, 12:31 PM	#5
CanadianBak'inSupra Official hall monitor / search nazi - NO SOUP FOR YOU! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Canada, BC Posts: 837	speeding tickets suck. i still owe ICBC 500 form my DUI... __________________ 1984 supra - 1uzfe - w58 - 4.10 - 1 piece aluminum shaft.

06-27-2012, 04:50 PM	#6
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	As with any type of seal on the fuel system you must replace copper or aluminum washers any time you disturb one. Pull a banjo then replace the two washers (one on each side). Injector o-rings are very inexpensive, unless they've already been replaced less than a year ago you should replace them if you pull the fuel rail. Even if these parts were expensive, I think most people would agree that the price is far less than that of a horrible fiery death.... Or worse, you lose your car and survive the incident crippled. __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

06-28-2012, 05:45 AM	#7
CanadianBak'inSupra Official hall monitor / search nazi - NO SOUP FOR YOU! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Canada, BC Posts: 837	not to mention environmentally dangerous. __________________ 1984 supra - 1uzfe - w58 - 4.10 - 1 piece aluminum shaft.