I'm trying to route my fuel and return (and brakes and lectrics) round my leccy reverse. I could very easily do this if I could run my fuel line under the reverse for that short section. This will however mean that the fuel line is for a short length lower than the floor of the car by about 10mm.......that being said it should be protected somewhat as it is higher than both the sump and the solenoid on the leccy reverse.

It won't be a permanent solution as I intend to remove the reverse later (and obviously replace with something else) but will Mr IVA man not like it?

[Edited on 15/5/10 by eznfrank]

Just to add, I've had a good nosey through IVA manual and I can't see any issues as long as they're secure and not subject to abrasion?

Under the floor from front to back is how standard built Westfields are done.

i have to run mine under the floor pan right at the back to get around the diff, i secured them as per the sva manual and the inspector didn't say anything.

i have never had any clearence problems at the back so no problems

It may pass but I wouldn't - The underside of may car is covered in scrapes after 5 years of use, I would have ripped out underbody fuel lines several times over

2nd on not doing it if you can... I really don't like the idea of unshielded underfloor fuel lines!

3rd vote for no unless you are going to put a sheild on them

They'll be protected by the solenoid and sump and will be cover in wrap for stone chips, as far as I'm concerned as long as IVA man doesn't decide to fly over any speed bumps it won't be an issue as it will be changed prior to any real usage.

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Originally posted by Mark Allanson
It may pass but I wouldn't - The underside of may car is covered in scrapes after 5 years of use, I would have ripped out underbody fuel lines several times over

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I vote no.

Please remember you are not doing this to pass SVA just to get the ticket, but so that you don't burn to death should the line fracture, break and fuel catches fire and you are unable to get out of the car.

Just becasue Westfield do it like that, doesn't mean it is right nor overrides common sense.

Just to make the point clear......I have no real intention of driving the car anywhere like that, as far as I'm concerned after the test the fuel line will be moved back within the car and protected by the floor as the reverse will be taken out so no longer neccesary, I was just making sure IVA man wouldn't be bothered about it.

I'd do it. But be warned the temptation to use it after the test is great.

I threw my car together with no intention of driving it until I stripped it and rebuilt properly.

I've now done over 1000miles in a car that's not got a lick of paint on it

Davie