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P - clipping brake + fuel pipes for SVA
stevegough - 29/3/09 at 12:24 PM

Does anyone know the min distance brake pipes have to be clipped to the chassis - same with fuel lines - is there a min? 'cos I can't find it in the manual.


blakep82 - 29/3/09 at 12:46 PM

every 30cm if i remember right


Staple balls - 29/3/09 at 02:28 PM

Yup, 30cm is the farthest apart the clips can be, but ISTR they're iffy about stuff hitting.

I went for about 8" on my brake lines down the tunnel, with a blob of PU every 4", just to be safe.


stevegough - 29/3/09 at 03:12 PM

Thanks for replies, guys!

so - 30 cms - any idea on the fuel pipes - is that the same - also, What are ISTR and PU ? (sorry, I'm new to this game!)


tendoshingan - 29/3/09 at 04:42 PM

The SVA manual only stipulates that the wiring loom is needed to be secured every 30cm.

I couldn't find any mention in the manual of brake lines or fuel lines. Obviously common sense dictated so I pclipped them every 30 cm too.


Guinness - 29/3/09 at 04:58 PM

quote:
Originally posted by stevegough
Thanks for replies, guys!

so - 30 cms - any idea on the fuel pipes - is that the same - also, What are ISTR and PU ? (sorry, I'm new to this game!)




PU = polyurethane adhesive, usually sikaflex or wurth bond and seal.

ISTR = I seem to recall (internet speak!).

HTH*

Mike

* Hope that helps!


Mark Allanson - 29/3/09 at 04:59 PM

If you use P clips, there is a good possibility that the pipes will touch the chassis along the route. Use the proper manufacturer clips, its what they are designed for and cheap and look soooo professional


stevegough - 29/3/09 at 05:49 PM

Many thanks for all your replies - and jargon - busting, too!

Mark - what do the 'proper manufacturer's clips' look like, and who stocks them?


Daddylonglegs - 30/3/09 at 08:30 AM




HTH*

Mike

* Hope that helps!


lol!


iank - 30/3/09 at 09:00 AM

quote:
Originally posted by stevegough
Many thanks for all your replies - and jargon - busting, too!

Mark - what do the 'proper manufacturer's clips' look like, and who stocks them?


Rally Design stock them
http://www.rallydesign.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=9971


Mark Allanson - 30/3/09 at 06:21 PM

quote:
Originally posted by stevegough
Many thanks for all your replies - and jargon - busting, too!

Mark - what do the 'proper manufacturer's clips' look like, and who stocks them?


Best from main dealers, I took this shot to remind me which part numbers and car makes Rescued attachment Part Numbers.jpg
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stevegough - 30/3/09 at 09:08 PM

Thanks for the links, guys! those clips are like they use on real cars, aren't they?

Anyway, I hang my head in shame because I had already bought my P clips, and I have today spent a couple of happy hours fixing the brake pipes every 5 inches - maybe over the top, but I wanted "to be sure to be sure" as the irishman wearing two condoms said! (SORRY!)

Want to see some piccys?

[Edited on 30/3/09 by stevegough]


stevegough - 30/3/09 at 09:11 PM

Sorry, can't seem to post multiple pics?


stevegough - 30/3/09 at 09:11 PM

and another...


stevegough - 30/3/09 at 09:12 PM

last one....