Peter Perfect
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| posted on 28/10/18 at 09:36 PM |
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Rear bulkhead
just a simple question, can the rear bulkhead be removable. I was thinking for accessibility to have a bulkhead that is fixed with self tapping screws
to the chassis and b ody frame. would this pass iva
Howard
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J666AYP
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| posted on 29/10/18 at 12:51 AM |
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I can't see any issues with the IVA test. I would sway towards rivnuts over self tappers though.
Jay
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minitici
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| posted on 29/10/18 at 10:02 AM |
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I normally drill and tap the tubes M5 and fit socket headed button head screws.
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nick205
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| posted on 29/10/18 at 10:25 AM |
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On my MK Indy I made the top panels of the tunnel removable for access, but all other panels were rivetted in place. The cover of my GRP rear tub was
removable should I have needed access, but I never did.
The rear bulkhead was a revitted in alloy panel. Ultimately (after removeing the seats) I could have quite easily dilled out the rivets and removed
the bulkhead for access. Again I never had any need to do that though.
With top access, bottom access and wheel arch access there really wasn't anythign I couldn't get access to. Replacing the fuel tank would
have taken some doing, but I fitted it and ran the engine up a few times before fitting the GRP rear tub. Aside from refuelling the vehicle I never
needed to access the fuel tank.
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Peter Perfect
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| posted on 29/10/18 at 09:46 PM |
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Thanks guys , rivet nuts i think are the answer
Howard
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Bluemoon
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| posted on 30/10/18 at 08:50 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Peter Perfect
Thanks guys , rivet nuts i think are the answer
Bonded and riveted should help with the torsional stiffness of the chassis.. But Rivet nuts will do it if you must.
[Edited on 30/10/18 by Bluemoon]
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