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Stuart_B - 25/6/08 at 08:01 PM

hi all, is this cap sva ok?

linky

thanks

stuart

stuart_g - 25/6/08 at 08:04 PM

Not sure but this cap is better, cheaper and definately compliant.
fuel cap

[Edited on 25/6/08 by stuart_g]

blakep82 - 25/6/08 at 08:17 PM

the CBS one doesn't look like it locks, i also don't think it looks very nice...

i like the rally design on too. def what i'm going for, but remember the price needs VAT adding...

Stuart_B - 25/6/08 at 08:19 PM

i think the cbs does not lock, does it need to for the sva?

stuart

Stuart_B - 25/6/08 at 08:22 PM

you can put the sva reduce in it which they sell?

stuart

Taylor R1 - 25/6/08 at 08:28 PM

Fuel Filler has to lock

If you need to have a restrictor for unleaded filling only you can secure a suitably sized washer in the neck to prevent any other pump filler being used. Size for restrictor has to be less than 23.6 mm.

We used the filler in my photo archive & made a restrictor out of ally & jammed it in the fuel filler neck. Passed SVA last week with this arrangement.

jake_truck - 25/6/08 at 08:33 PM

you could also look at this, I just got one,, very pleased with it

https://www.europaspares.com/FUEL_CAPS_and_HOSE/AERO_FUEL_CAPS/SMARTY_FLUSH_CAP__BUDGET_AERO_FUEL_CAP____CAP3ZF__2616.html

Stuart_B - 25/6/08 at 08:36 PM

i looked at the one at europaspares, i was going to get a few things from there about £150 of parts and they wanted £20 delivery, so i tried cbs as they give me free delivery above £100 orders.

stuart

Taylor R1 - 25/6/08 at 08:48 PM

You may not need a restrictor in the fuel filler.

You only need a restrictor if you have to fit a cat due to your engine age.

Not sure on cut off year for engines to be fitted with cat, Some one on here will have the answer though.

iank - 25/6/08 at 08:51 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Taylor R1
Fuel Filler has to lock


No it doesn't.

Stuart_B - 25/6/08 at 09:05 PM

quote:
Originally posted by iank
quote:
Originally posted by Taylor R1
Fuel Filler has to lock


No it doesn't.


i just looked online and it say's it need sto be secure, would that on cbs be sucure. the only reason i was going to get that one as i am ordering orther bits from them.

stuart

Taylor R1 - 25/6/08 at 09:07 PM

Look at section 15.2 on SVA manual.

Reason for failure

A fuel tank filler cap
i. not fitted
ii not secured by a positive means
• not incorporating an adequate sealing
arrangement
so that a fuel leak is possible.

Most seem to interprit this as a lockable cap.

Has anyone passed recently without a lockable one?

iank - 25/6/08 at 09:21 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Taylor R1
Look at section 15.2 on SVA manual.

Reason for failure

A fuel tank filler cap
i. not fitted
ii not secured by a positive means
• not incorporating an adequate sealing
arrangement
so that a fuel leak is possible.

Most seem to interprit this as a lockable cap.

Has anyone passed recently without a lockable one?


I did
Most of who? Most of the people who haven't read all the other places it demands a component to be secure?

Do you need a lockable seats (4) brake warning lamp (16.4), battery, starter, alternator (15.2)... etc etc etc.

Secure means screwed down properly and not waving in the breeze.

Good reasons for having a locking cap include fuel thieves and p*ss*d up comedians on their way back from the pub, but not the SVA (or MOT or Draft IVA) requirements.

chrisg - 25/6/08 at 09:21 PM

Yes, twice last year.

The cap has to be secure and not leaking, it doesn't have to lock, this is becoming a bit of an urban myth!

The IVA regs might clarify.

Cheers

Chris

Stuart_B - 25/6/08 at 09:25 PM

ah, cool i will order that one from cbs then.

thankf for all the help

stuart

richardh - 26/6/08 at 06:51 AM

with fuel price the way it is and the fact that kit cars do not have a one way valve so you cant syphon it out, youd be mad not to have a locking one.......
i've got the same as
jake_truck