rdodger
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| posted on 27/1/12 at 09:02 AM |
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Plastic fuel lines
Morning all
Has anyone used plastic fuel pipe? If so is it ok for IVA?
like this.
http://www.kitspares.co.uk/shop/item.php?cat=10&product=4866&catsub=0
Cheers
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 27/1/12 at 09:49 AM |
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Most modern cars have plastic fuel pipes now so i should think it'd be ok
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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loggyboy
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| posted on 27/1/12 at 09:56 AM |
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I beleive the only IVA requirement for fuel lines is the following:
General Construction
5.
Fuel and electrical components must not be subject to either a corrosive environment or be exposed to heat sources likely to cause premature
failure.
6.
All steering, suspension, brake and fuel system components must not be leaking. (See note 3)
Note 3 When assessing a component for leaks the original design of the component will be taken into consideration.
And more generally:
3.
The vehicle structure and all components including their attachment must be suitable and of adequate strength. (see note 2)
Note 2 This assessment includes the attachment of any component/assembly of any structure, the strength and suitability of materials used, (including
pipes etc), all fastenings, (welding, brazing, bonding, rivets, nuts and bolts etc) are to be assessed for suitability, completeness and security.
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Dusty
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| posted on 27/1/12 at 10:53 AM |
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If using plastic it either has to be marked as suitable fuel hose for purpose with the correct standards marks or you may be asked to produce some
written evidence that it is.
IVA will want it run separately from the loom. Not in the same P clips.
[Edited on 27/1/12 by Dusty]
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Mal
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| posted on 27/1/12 at 12:39 PM |
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Using the correct grade of plastic fuel pipe will become more important when E10 fuel comes into use later this year with its predicted comparatively
corrosive nature, due to the extra ethenol.
I have my doubts about whether the tube you have found is the correct material, or it is just intended for pneumatic applications.
Removing some from the underside of a car in a scrap yard would ensure you had the right material.
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loggyboy
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| posted on 27/1/12 at 01:15 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Mal
I have my doubts about whether the tube you have found is the correct material, or it is just intended for pneumatic applications.
Does state its for fuel injection. I just suppose its whether it has evidence to support that?!
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femster87
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| posted on 27/1/12 at 02:55 PM |
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That's whats in my car as supplied by GBS. I has something written on it. I would check when I get home tonight. This is what has been used on
the factory built cars that have gone through IVA, and they are mostly used on cars with fuel injection. It has a copper insert on the end to stop it
collapsing when jubilee clipped
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rdodger
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| posted on 27/1/12 at 02:59 PM |
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If you could check what it says that would be great!
Thanks
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