5S-FE MK2 Non-Turbo Engine ENIGINE FIRE!!! [Archive] - Toyota MR2 Message Board

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Really need some help guys... Stopped by my buddies place for about half an hour today, went to leave, car wouldnt start. Sounded like the starter went out or something. I stepped out of the car, PULLING THE KEY OUT WITH ME, then the car sounded like it cranked again, by itself. It started doing it over and over again, speeding up until a flame started and lit up about half the engine bay. ran for about 20 sec max then my friends dad put it out with a garden hose... the aftermath: never