mk3tina Posted November 7, 2009 Report Posted November 7, 2009 i was wondering if there are any laws or regulations regarding to the MOT of having a fuel tank in the boot. ive just fitted an alloy tank in mine, however i was wondering if i will need to add a firewall to where the back seats were as there wont be any back seats.
rallyesport04 Posted November 7, 2009 Report Posted November 7, 2009 i would add a firewall as a precaution regardless
caprinerd Posted November 7, 2009 Report Posted November 7, 2009 i have a mk1 fiesta tank mounted on the back of my capri and sailed through an mot
GT_lenny Posted November 8, 2009 Report Posted November 8, 2009 don't think there's an issue with it for an mot as mk1 and cortina ones are part of the boot floor
PAUL MANN Posted November 8, 2009 Report Posted November 8, 2009 no mot problem,as long as there is no leak,same as underneath
Conor Posted November 8, 2009 Report Posted November 8, 2009 i was wondering if there are any laws or regulations regarding to the MOT of having a fuel tank in the boot. ive just fitted an alloy tank in mine, however i was wondering if i will need to add a firewall to where the back seats were as there wont be any back seats. MK1,2 Escorts and Anglias and Minis have the fuel tank in the boot.
bortaf Posted November 8, 2009 Report Posted November 8, 2009 Mk1/2 escort, Mk1 capri Mk1 cavalier , mini (i could go on) all have em in the boot with no fire wall
V8ian Posted November 8, 2009 Report Posted November 8, 2009 The only concern I would think, would be the filler in the boot without a firewall and a external vent, as all the tank in boots mentioned are factory fitment, fill from the outside and vent to the outside
mk3tina Posted November 8, 2009 Author Report Posted November 8, 2009 ah yes of course, the vent. what if i ran a hose from the breather on the top of the tank to outside the car, would that rectify the problem. ill make up a firewall then out of some sheet steel, is there any particular way this has to be done, i.e sealed in with silicone to make it more air tight so to speak.
marky4 Posted November 8, 2009 Report Posted November 8, 2009 ah yes of course, the vent. what if i ran a hose from the breather on the top of the tank to outside the car, would that rectify the problem. ill make up a firewall then out of some sheet steel, is there any particular way this has to be done, i.e sealed in with silicone to make it more air tight so to speak. mine has a breather pipe running to outside no fire wall though
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