<VV> And today's newb question is.......

[George Jones]

Melissa,

I'm going to agree with Ron on this one. Confused doctor.

To answer your question though, probably the biggest (original) leak area on
the Corvair is the push rod tubes. The resolution is to install Viton
O-rings.

The biggest reason that I can think of for a Corvair to catch fire, is due
to owner neglect/inexperience. Using any glass (or plastic) fuel filter in
the engine bay has lead to a Corvair fire or two. Also, neglecting the
replacement of rubber hoses in fuel lines can cause spontaneous combustion
of the Corvair as well. There is a section of rubber hose over the drivers
rear axle that, if deteriorated and leaking, can drip or be sprayed on the
exhaust system. Not a good scenario. Also, the fuel filler neck has a rubber
hose(s) connecting it to the gas tank. If it hasn't been replaced yet, it
should be. A sure sign that this hose has deteriorated is the smell of
gasoline right after you filled the car, and when going around right turns.
There is another rubber connector hose connecting the fuel tank with the
fuel line, and it is located just aft of the front cross member, just right
of center. Have them all checked just to be on the safe side.

As far as Clark's orders to Canada, I have no first hand knowledge, but I
supect any delay would likely be with customs.

Good luck and enjoy your new toy.

On 6/9/07, Melissa Layman <melissa_layman at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> Hello, oh great and knowledgable listers.  Thanks for all your replies
> about
> my little glass opticleen bottle.
>
> One of my favorite doctors at work thinks my car is great, but is worried.
>
> Apparently he remembers the Corvair as a car that caught on fire.  I
> assume
> it was because of the hotter engine/oil leak issue.  What were the most
> common areas that the engine leaked from?  What does one need to do to
> update it?  Does anyone know the statistics on these supposed fires?
>
> We think the brakes come down to faulty wheel cylinders on the front.  How
> quick is Clark's to ship to Canada?
>
> Thanks again
>
> Mel.
> '63 Monza Spyder
> (my son thinks we should call her "White Lightening")
>


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George Jones
Corvair Society of America (Since 1987)
Tidewater Corvair Club (Since 1987)
Central Virginia Corvair Club (Since 2006)
'65 Monza Crown V8 Convertible   http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2397326
'66 Monza Coupe (Custom in work)
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