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Old 15th January 2022, 19:28   #21
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As the original is made of steel and bolted solidly to the inner arch, it tells you something about the level of impact protection that Rover felt was necessary for the fuel pipes. After all, a stone picked up at 70mph and thrown at these pipes is going to have a substantial force behind it (although that does make me wonder why they shortened the cover.... )

I personally wouldn't be too happy about a shield made of anything less tough than steel (i.e. plastic, fibreglass, etc.) especially as this area is well hidden and any damage could go unnoticed for some time.
Dont panic, no fuel pipes run through the cover only breather pipes and wires.
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Old 15th January 2022, 19:39   #22
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Marinabrian is looking into haveing some vaccum formed at the moment (He also said walnut would be an option )
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Lol, anything is possible....
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Old 15th January 2022, 23:19   #24
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I can assure you my 3mm thick fibreglass is more impact resistant than a rusty steel one, or even a decent one and if under arch stone impact is such a consideration ??..then why are the liners made of plastic,
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Dont panic, no fuel pipes run through the cover only breather pipes and wires.
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A cover made out of pressed steel that also has to be painted, is always going to be more expensive than fibreglass, plastic, etc. So you have to ask yourself why the factory didn't use the cheaper materials ?

If it's fuel related, even just a breather, then safety is always going to be the main priority, so steel would always be my choice for this application.

But rest assured, I certainly won't be panicing about it each member is fully entitled to fit what they like to their own car
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A cover made out of pressed steel that also has to be painted, is always going to be more expensive than fibreglass, plastic, etc. So you have to ask yourself why the factory didn't use the cheaper materials ?

If it's fuel related, even just a breather, then safety is always going to be the main priority, so steel would always be my choice for this application.

But rest assured, I certainly won't be panicing about it each member is fully entitled to fit what they like to their own car
I wouldnt worry, the factory saw fit to leave the last 2" exposed so it cant matter that much
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