eznfrank
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| posted on 15/5/10 at 10:28 AM |
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Is there any reason I can't run fuel lines under the car?
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]
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eznfrank
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| posted on 15/5/10 at 10:36 AM |
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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?
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Mal
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| posted on 15/5/10 at 10:37 AM |
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Under the floor from front to back is how standard built Westfields are done.
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omega0684
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| posted on 15/5/10 at 10:38 AM |
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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
I love Pinto's, even if i did get mine from P&O!
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 15/5/10 at 10:39 AM |
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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
If you can keep you head, whilst all others around you are losing theirs, you are not fully aware of the situation
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Badger_McLetcher
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| posted on 15/5/10 at 10:55 AM |
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2nd on not doing it if you can... I really don't like the idea of unshielded underfloor fuel lines!
If disfunction is a function, then I must be some kind of genius.
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 15/5/10 at 11:00 AM |
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3rd vote for no unless you are going to put a sheild on them
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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eznfrank
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| posted on 15/5/10 at 11:04 AM |
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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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mangogrooveworkshop
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| posted on 15/5/10 at 11:07 AM |
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quote:
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
I have many scrapes as well and bottom out scrapes after some low flying
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02GF74
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| posted on 15/5/10 at 11:32 AM |
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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.
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eznfrank
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| posted on 15/5/10 at 12:11 PM |
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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.
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daviep
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| posted on 15/5/10 at 02:39 PM |
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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
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