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Dec 23, 2010 | 07:26 AM

MikeRA87

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Car Caught Fire

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Dec 23, 2010 | 07:32 AM

jkennedy293

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Could have been an oil leak. Do you have any mods?

Dec 23, 2010 | 07:59 AM

MikeRA87

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AMS intercooler, upper pipe, intake, small battery, bov and boost pill. im sure something to do with the oil

Dec 23, 2010 | 08:44 AM

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iv seen evo x's on fire from the turbo too hmmm

Dec 23, 2010 | 09:00 AM

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Sorry to hear about your car. Let us know what caused the fire when you find out for sure!

Dec 23, 2010 | 09:15 AM

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I think the seals on the turbo went bad and the heat ignited the oil just what i think might of happend

Dec 23, 2010 | 01:03 PM

MikeRA87

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It kinda sucks because its the holidays and everything is going to be slow but ill be sure to let you guys know the problem as soon as i find out! I must say walking by and watching my car being lifted on the flat bed was so painful!!

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Dec 23, 2010 | 01:12 PM

chazyronnie

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sorry to hear that man,i hope nothing seriously burn. keep us updated

Dec 24, 2010 | 08:43 AM

mxzas

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Look at this recall that talks about engines catching on fire , 2009 Ralliarts:

http://www.faqs.org/car/mitsubishi-lancer-ralliart/

Dec 24, 2010 | 10:54 AM

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MikeRA87

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Alright, so i got the news back today...Blown engine and blew 2 pistons right out

Dec 24, 2010 | 11:11 AM

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Alright, so i got the news back today...Blown engine and blew 2 pistons right out

Holy Crap!!!

Dec 24, 2010 | 11:47 AM

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MikeRA87

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I will be selling all my parts and probably pretty cheap aswell. There all AMS performance parts:

Intercooler with upper pipe
Intake with small battery kit
BOV

Dec 24, 2010 | 12:26 PM

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Alright, so i got the news back today...Blown engine and blew 2 pistons right out

WOW!!!! that sucks man

Dec 24, 2010 | 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by mxzas

Look at this recall that talks about engines catching on fire , 2009 Ralliarts:

http://www.faqs.org/car/mitsubishi-lancer-ralliart/

Well, if you read the link you gave, it's about the fuel return line cracking under higher load....

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Mitsubishi is recalling model year 2008-2009 lancer evolution, ralliart, and sportback ralliart vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines. the manner in which the fuel return pipe is attached to the engine, in combination with frequent vehicle operation at certain engine revolutions, may result in a resonance that, if continued over time, may cause a stress crack to develop at the fixed portion of the fuel pipe.

There was a separate Recall for this a while back. Mitsu. dealers just added another support bracket to reinforce this fuel line, which is located on the engine (towards the front of the car) and not attached to the turbo, actually not really near the turbo or dealing directly with it. But still, good thing to check out.