can i drill/screw into the exhaust tunnel?

[SRlew]

right i want to fix my fire extinguisher to the tunnel, behind the handbrake (in between the two front seats)

but can i drill or screw into it if i use short screws. is there anything to look out for, i dont want to damage owt.

cheers, lew

[Stuart]

short drill bit, dont hit fuel lines or exhaust. You will need bolts/machine screws with big washers either side of the "tunnel" holes.

[Dod]

Yeah, or get under it and use bolts and nuts. Or go to your local hardware shop and buy a few 30mm teckscrews, no need for drilling!!

[SRlew]

are there fuel lines that run under it then?

could i just drill the holes then just find a screw to fit them? like so the screw just threads on to the tunnel.

if not then i'll try some of those teckscrews.

cheers guys, lew

[Stuart]

youd need some baaaad ass self tapper to get any strength from "screwing" into the tunnel steel, get some M6ish bolts (or machine screws), drill a 6.5mm hole, washer on both sides and bolt it up. simple.

[SRlew]

alright i'll do that then, cheers for your help!

[Dod]

I still say inch teckscrews, they bore the holes them selves and have a special rubber/ metal washer on it to tighten to a t. they're only a few pence each, a lot handier mate