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Old 4th February 2013, 07:02 PM
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More engine cleaning


Soooo.... any of you guys think this kind of clip on the rubber fuel line will be ok? Thinking of having a ally nut welded onto the tank hold the fuel lines still and stop them flopping about.

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Old 4th February 2013, 09:18 PM
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Hi Eternal,
I guess I should have known about the fuel tank vent breather pipe for some unknown reason Very similar tank to mine...
I know you mentioned you are going to fit a one way valve to prevent vaccum but are you also planning on fitting a vented fuel cap?

If you do weld a nut to the top of the tank keep it as near to the fold as possible as this will help prevent distortion to the top of the tank.
Would it be possible to make a bracket from the Mazda fuel tank sender cover picking up two of the bolts, just a thought.
Anything you weld to a fuel tank increases the risk of a leak or failure in the future.
Also I know you are aware but IVA requires an earthing strap from the fuel tank to the chassis. Iguess you could do this from the sender flange as well.
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Old 5th February 2013, 08:42 PM
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Agree with johno,it would be a shame to clag something on the tank, would it be possible to fix the pipes down to the securing strap when you fit them.
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Old 5th February 2013, 09:00 PM
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The securing strap does not go anywhere near it. Trust me the threaded ally tube would be welded on nice. A friend near me is a professional welder and he can do it. I don't see any other options apart from letting it float around in the air but I'm sure Mr IVA wont like that much.
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Old 5th February 2013, 10:06 PM
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A blind rivnut would do that job. Installed with a drop of sealer it would never leak, just thoughts.

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Old 8th February 2013, 07:35 PM
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Old 22nd February 2013, 02:07 PM
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Full car loom and dash arrives tomorrow! Cant wait to get it fitted and tested. Will post some pics tomorrow along with some updated clean engine pics. Till then here is 1 more.

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Old 23rd February 2013, 11:42 AM
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Full car wiring loom arrived today along with the complete Digi Dash.
Also complete ecu/engine/starter loom (hybrid of 300ZX, R33 GTST Spec II,Stagea RS4 and R34 GTR)


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Old 24th February 2013, 03:43 PM
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Need a smaller steering wheel cant stand the sierra one. Don't suppose anyone knows of an IVA friendly one that's a good fit?




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Old 24th February 2013, 10:03 PM
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I 'm sticking with the sierra s/wheel for now then the world is my lobster( ) post IVA
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