Diff Coolers

[lateapex911]

That's big difference from a carpet hold-down clip, which is specifically allowed to be removed.. The rules state that there must be a metal shield/bulkhead between the driver compartment and the gas tank or any hose/tube that carries combustible liquid- i.e. oil or fuel lines. and/or those lines must be metal or metal braided.

This is a safety thing for all classes, not a you-can't-remove-that-in-IT thing.

In come classes (like STU), it's mentioned right there in the rules. it's also listed in the regular ruleset under 9.3.(28?) specifically regarding fuel cells, but the same rules apply to the factory tank too. can't remember exactly where it says it, but it's in there.

I thought that too when i read the post. But, thinking further, I bet those lines are metal. If they ARE rubber, then yea, that's a problem.

[Matt93SE]

I thought that too when i read the post. But, thinking further, I bet those lines are metal. If they ARE rubber, then yea, that's a problem.

I'm assuming the cover he's referring to is the one that covers the fuel pump and the rubber lines that attach the pump/sending unit to the factory hard lines. there's a ~6" section of rubber line there on send and return lines.

http://boostedmiata.com/FAQ/fuel_install/step1.jpg
http://boostedmiata.com/FAQ/fuel_install/step2.jpg

If I saw a car roll through tech without that panel, I'd sure as heck put that in the logbook to fix.