VAPOR LOCK is the phenomenon by which:
abrupt and abnormal enrichment of the fuel/air mixture following an inappropriate use of carburettor heat
burnt gas plugs forming and remaining in the exhaust manifold following an overheat and thereby disturbing the exhaust
heat produces vapour plugs in the fuel line
water vapour plugs are formed in the intake fuel line following the condensation of water in fuel tanks which have not been drained properly