Fire coming out of my Cats..WTF

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

08-04-05, 02:22 AM

MazdaSpeedDan

Cav Scout

Thread Starter

iTrader: (4)

Join Date: Jul 2005

Location: East Coast

Posts: 1,101

Likes: 0

Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts

Fire coming out of my Cats..WTF

So i was taking my project Rx-7 for its weekly ride and it starts smoking as usual...I look under the car and fire is coming out of the Catalytic converter..so I run over to the gas station and pour water as close as i could and put it out...WTF is causing this....I heard it might be to much Gas from the Carb or a clogged cat? Any Clue? I Dont want to blow up my baby!

Reply Like

08-04-05, 04:19 AM

Kentetsu

Lives on the Forum

Join Date: Jun 2004

Location: Grand Rapids Michigan

Posts: 11,359

Likes: 5

Received 14 Likes on 11 Posts

How's the car running? If your timing is too far retarded, or if you have lost your leading ignition, things can get pretty hot.

Reply Like

08-04-05, 09:21 AM

ratboy

Senior Member

iTrader: (1)

Join Date: Nov 2003

Location: Austin, TX

Posts: 509

Likes: 0

Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts

Yikes!! Cant help you with the reason for your problem but water + burning gas is a bad idea. Keep a small fire extinguisher in your car just in case...