I have a 2001 ss that the intake manifold blew up and started a a fire.!!! 2 foot flames!!! By the time I put it out it burnt a lot. Wire harness, fuel rail, all injecters, alternator, ecg valve, hoses, belt, and I don't even know what else!! Welcome me to the Monte Carlo forum please and thank u!!!!

 

..Welcome to the Monte Carlo Family in your Super Hot Monte..
How many miles on your Monte Carlo ?
Do you have modifications ?
Did it catch fire as you were starting or when you were driving ?
What are you plans ? Are you going to attempt to fix it yourself ? or take it to a repair shop.

Wish you good luck on getting your Monte Carlo back on the road...Hope no one got hurt...

 

Welcome to the Forum..,Sorry to hear of your fire..

 

Welcome to the forum. I'm a new member also. When I did research on my vehicle I found that there is a recall for fire potential underhood. I don't know if your repairs will be covered under it, but you may want to check into it. It is recall Recall ID # 88018 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Read more:
Used 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Recalls - 2001 Chevy Monte Carlo Recall Reports - Motor Trend Magazine

Best of luck getting it repaired.

 

Wow. Sorry to hear about the fire. Glad nobody was hurt. Welcome to the forum.

 

Welcome and good luck with the repairs. We are here to help with any questions you may have.

 

The Monte has 130,000 miles on it. I was starting it when it went BOOM! Then the fire started. from what I have read I think the intake manifold gasket malfunction.
about the recall. I just bought the car. didn't even have it registered in my name. so I never got the recall. I called GM and when round and round with them. just to be told that my car is over 10 years old and they won't do anything for me.
I have all the burned up parts taken off at this point. Need lots of parts!!!!! lots of money!

 

The good news is, if you have the 3800 series II engine, there's tons of cars that have them. Check the junk yards. Pontiac Grand Prix's are plentiful, and have the same engine.

 

Wow, sad to hear but also good that you plan on saving it. Welcome.

 

Welcome to the forum!