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Using the same rivet for 2 P clips
JoaoCaldeira - 25/3/06 at 08:22 AM

Hi all.

Is there anything against using the same hole/rivet to hold 2 P clips (for example one for loom and one for brake line)?
Near the diff I would save a few chassis holes...

Thanks in advance,
Joao Caldeira


westf27 - 25/3/06 at 08:48 AM

would think that is ok but keep the p clips opposed to each other for clearance and make sure they insulated clips to protect loom and line from abrasion.Also clip every 300mm

[Edited on 25/3/06 by westf27]


MikeR - 25/3/06 at 09:13 AM

only issue is the clamping range of the rivet. if it can cope with the thickness, then you should be fine.


piddy - 25/3/06 at 09:49 AM

Hi.
I've done this in a few places, however I have drilled and tapped a hole and then used a small (4mm) mushroom head bolt to attach them.


Krismc - 25/3/06 at 09:59 AM

sorry to hyjack ya post but........

I was under the impression it was max 6inches between clips for brakes,fuel and wiring, so mine are all just under will i be ok?? and near the ends where i have single cables what do i do?


MikeR - 25/3/06 at 12:41 PM

I haven't checked the sva manual in a while but i think it was 30cm and must be secure as the criteria. 15cm will be plenty, make the examiner happy and means he'll be more likely to think "good build" as opposed to "this is worrying, lets look at everything further".


Krismc - 25/3/06 at 05:22 PM

yea i suppose ya right!

whats the regular things people fail on


NS Dev - 26/3/06 at 10:46 AM

yep, its 300mm, so you'll be more than ok at 6 inches! (said the actress to the bishop)

on the first point, yep 1 rivet for 2 p clips in opposing fashion is fine and also looks very neat and tidy!