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01-05-21, 12:07 PM #1
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IVA is earth required?
I am shortly taking the Sumo Cobra for its IVA in Gillingham.
Can anyone confirm if the fuel tank and/or filler needs to be earthed
Does the gear knob need to show position of gears
I seem to recall seeing something about earthing filler neck last year... thanks.
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01-05-21, 12:23 PM #2
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01-05-21, 02:31 PM #3
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Yes - All metal fuel tanks must have an earth path to prevent the build up of static electricity. (this may be a separate bonding or the mounting arrangement where it does not isolate the tank), and I earthed the filler cap as well for safety. Put it somewhere easily visible.
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02-05-21, 10:17 AM #4
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Thanks for confirming earth required, will get that done today.
IVA in 3 days
... has anyone actually passed at first attempt?
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02-05-21, 11:19 AM #5
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02-05-21, 04:42 PM #6
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iwas tested at gillingham and they actively looked for the earth. i had no indications on my gear knob.
Originally Posted by TurboFreak
I am shortly taking the Sumo Cobra for its IVA in Gillingham.
Can anyone confirm if the fuel tank and/or filler needs to be earthed
Does the gear knob need to show position of gears
I seem to recall seeing something about earthing filler neck last year... thanks.AK Cobra started 06/19
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02-05-21, 06:38 PM #7
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At Gillingham they wanted evidence my tank and my fuel cap were both earthed..
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02-05-21, 07:58 PM #8
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I am assuming they are fine with stuffing their head under the wheelarch to look, or did you take photos? Originally Posted by KevinW
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02-05-21, 10:29 PM #9
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Are they not earthed through the mounting bolts to chassis?
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03-05-21, 08:42 AM #10
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Originally Posted by aaronjb
My Ram has the tank inside the boot,so everything can be seen.I took photos of everything that I thought might be a bit hard to see and the tester took those as evidence of compliance.Seat belt mounts,engine number on block,chassis bracing all included in the build photos that I took with me.I think that overkill is the best thing to do.
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