fire protection for the petrol tank

[misty]

has anyone any idea of how i could protect the tank from catching fire from whatever reason. i just think that if the tank goes or catches fire the thought of a little protection around it would give some piece of mind

[Locky]

Could wrap it in a fire blanket, but i think if the tank went up i would leave the car and leg it. i cant see any reason why a tank would go up unless it leaked or gave off fumes.

[twinturbo]

Fire is more likly to start in the engine bay and work it's way backwards, even so the tank would have to be leaking badly to give of enough vapour ( petrol fluid is not flamable ) to cause an explosion.

If your realy worried then a plumbed extinguisher with automatic release is the best option.

TT

[tex]

1.best bet is to make sure your fittings are good - well made.

2.make sure the tank has some form of collision defence - ie brace bars around it if possible
3. you can add foam to the inside to soak up the fuel - if it did get split the foam reduces the speed the fuel comes out - reducing the chances of explosion etc
4. you could get a plumbed extinguisher fitted - a hand held one is ok but it MUST be fitted in a bracket securely

5. finally make sure you can get out in 10 seconds flat (if i remember rightly the time set for drag drivers to get out saw it on the tv at bonnville or summink - might be wrong tho - lol )