I wasn't afraid of shrapnel per say but I feared for the engine. That comes up quick to WOT! At first it choked for a couple seconds then shot up, WAY WAY UP! So, a second after the car started I thought I was good to go, boy was I surprised! That fuel sure does make a mess though. I brought the extinuished over after the first run-away incase fuel met the manifold and ignited. I was fortunate however to not have THAT happen. I was afraid that after I got it back together correctly that I'd hear some funny noises, but all seems well. I may have taken a 100k off the total life of the engine, but hey, engines always outlast the body right?

Thanks
David

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2000 Honda Accord V6 137k miles

1972 300SEL 4.5 98k miles

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