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Fuel and brake line fixing - poll
speedyxjs - 13/9/09 at 10:49 AM

What is the best way to fix the fuel and brake line clips?

Obviously rivet would be easier but makes removal more difficult.

[Edited on 13-9-09 by speedyxjs]

big_wasa - 13/9/09 at 10:56 AM

I would avoid to many rivnuts.

The oem clips look ideal and the easiest to use.

Drill hole and plonk the bush in, stick clip into that .

I would try them if starting again.




[Edited on 13/9/09 by big_wasa]

tomgregory2000 - 13/9/09 at 10:57 AM

Rivet these on
Cable tie bases
then just use a cable tie

gottabedone - 13/9/09 at 11:03 AM

I used these ^^^ it's also far easier if you have to take the lines off for any reason as you just snip the cable tie. I also used them for my loom - great for hiding the loom if you put them on the underside of your rails. Also good where the loom and cabling goes around corners.

Steve

omega0684 - 13/9/09 at 11:05 AM

quote:
Originally posted by tomgregory2000
Rivet these on
Cable tie bases
then just use a cable tie


i don't think any inspector would be impressed if he saw cable tied fuel lines!

do it properly, for fuel lines use rubber insulated p-clips rivetted to the chassis

for brake lines, do the same as fuel lines or use the clips big wasa has pictured

blakep82 - 13/9/09 at 11:27 AM

stolen from CBS catalog, but a cool tip

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britishtrident - 13/9/09 at 01:55 PM

quote:
Originally posted by tomgregory2000
Rivet these on
Cable tie bases
then just use a cable tie


Bases have to be screwed on or is a fail, much better and quicker use OEM style plastic pop in clips, as big_wasa suggested. You can also get similar types that clip both brake and fuel lines or twt brake lines.