Chod

Just a quick question, is it ok to run the Amp cable along side the fuel lines under the protective plastic in my 97 Scoobie? Just a bit conserned about any side impact rupturing a line and splitting the cable (and blowing me up!!!).

chiark

I don't *think* they're fuel lines, I thought they were brakes. But anyhow, you're safe PROVIDING you fuse your amp power cable AS CLOSE TO THE BATTERY AS HUMANLY POSSIBLE, and definitely within 18 inches of the terminal.

Cheers,

Nick.

Chod

Thanks Nick

It is fused about 12" away from the battery.

Terry

rockin'Ru

I'm not sure about this,but the fuel lines may STILL be run with the brake lines in those newer Scube's.
I'm into the older Subarus and they always ran the fuel lines with the brake lines,and I always ran my power cables on the other side.

Chod

Now worried again. I have a 97 turbo. There seems to be 4 lines down the passanger side and 2 down the drivers side. I have run the power down the drivers side. Which side do you run yours down?

TBMeech

Chod,

You'll be fine, I have a 4 gauge power cable running down the left side of my car it has not caused any problems, chill

Edited to say Chiark is right as long as you have fused the power cable near the battery terminal it will be fine, mine is fused about 6 - 8" from the terminal, plus its all fused at the other end via the distribution block.

[Edited by TBMeech - 4/9/2002 10:50:35 AM]