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   Mike to crosem@earthlink.net   
   Re: My 98 4Runner Caught on Fire   
   10 Mar 08 01:00:55   
   
   From: mik@localnet.com   
      
    wrote in message   
   news:13t8jot8b4nnr6b@corp.supernews.com...   
   > 98 2wd 4 runner, 88,000 miles.   
   >   
   > heard a tinny sort of noise for a few minutes, from just in front of driver,   
   > under hood.  then white smoke and engine turned off.  small fire under hood,   
   > put out.  electrical system OK, in that all gauges come on when key is   
   > turned.  engine will not start.  had oil change 10 days ago.  new tires,   
   > also.  listening to Beatles #1 Hits in CD player.  cell phone charger   
   > plugged in.  early diagnosis by brother is short/burned insulation, easy   
   > fix.   
   >   
   > thoughts?   
   >   
      
     What engine ? What exactly was it that caught fire ?   
      
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