Fuel Pump Boot (was: Re: [DML] DELOREAN SAFETY).

["Dani B" <5n-@xxxxxxx>]

I don't understand why there's a need to move the pump at all, What is
the probability that there will be a problem with the fuel pump/tank
upon
impact, secondly, what percent of DeLoreans have had any such problems
before with impacts? The tank is in the safest place you could ever
put
a tank on a car-right in the "Y" section of a frame, which by design
is very strong with its tiangular sections that make up the "Y". Now
if it was like the old Mustangs with the fuel tank right in the trunk,
then I'd say worry and come up with something new. If you have the
boot on right, it would take the impact of a Mack truck to take it
off, but I doubt being subjected to that kind of impact you would even
know the difference. Can't be greasy, oily-has to be installed dry and
with a good clamp, if you install it and can't pry it up by hand, it
won't move. If you're willing to spend the time and money to modify
then go for it, but also know that the original design is not all that
bad. But if anything, the best way to prevent any fuel/fire damage, is
to construct some kind of metal/or fire proof material-shield
around/above the pump or tank. This may be just as tough as relocating
the pump. I wouldn't worry, but I guess anything is possible right.
Dani B 5003




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