Fuel tanks.

[BoNeZ-01]

Which would mean it would need to be inspected and passed by an engineer, and given a certificate of compliance(or whatever it's called)?
Which could end up costing more than the fabricating of a modified tank, and all the parts that go with it..

 

[Calaber]

Unless there is a manufacturer who has a tank design which has already passed all relevant certification. Perhaps there is - I wouldn't know as I've never wanted to go down this road with any of my cars.

 

[BoNeZ-01]

True, I guess it's a matter of hunting around for one of these tank designers, if there is one..

 

[Calaber]

I have to admit, a quick search of Google wasn't much use. I guess you would need to go to those guys who make them for the old Toranas etc. to see what they know.

 

[soop]

Which is exactly what I plan to do.
Getting an engineers certificate isn't all that hard. Good mate of mine has an LH Torana that must have 50 of the bloody things.
I think alot of people just get scared of the whole process lol.

 

[Sean880]

That says nothing about the actual fuel tanks.
I'm going to make the assumption at this point, that a tanks a tank regardless of the material its made from. Provided all the original specs are met in regards to the breather and return lines, and it has anough ground clearance. Obviously I'll confirm this however.

It most definitely does.

It is covered under "2. General Modifications" which means you need a specific approval. This part applies in the case of fuel tanks and a whole range of other mods which are not an "approved modification" as described in part 3.

http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/NR/rdonlyres/CC48FC10-4D57-4F04-82E1-3BD72EF88340/0/VSI8.pdf

Ring Vic Roads and they will confirm the rules for you.


Cheers

 

[soop]

Ahh righto, I see what you mean now. I was looking for a specific paragraph.
So basically acording to that document, if the replacement tank is manufcatured within the ARD guidelines, and is approved by an automotive engineer then it should be apples?

Straight forward enough.

 

[slo82]

hello soop did you find any infomation out on drop tanks etc. i want a tank for my VH. cheers Adrian.