alistairolsen
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| posted on 6/10/09 at 08:51 AM |
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IVA rules for fuel fillers?
Am I correct in thinking I need a lockable filler cap, with the cap tethered to the filler and the key on the same ring as the car key, with the ring
welded so they cannot be separated?
In that case I assume a secondhand motorcycle cap would be suitable?
[Edited on 6/10/09 by alistairolsen]
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matt_claydon
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| posted on 6/10/09 at 08:59 AM |
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quote:
The fuel filler cap must either be tethered to the vehicle or be of a lockable type where the key can only be removed when the cap is
locked or an automatically opening and closing, non-removable fuel filler cap
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tomgregory2000
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| posted on 6/10/09 at 09:01 AM |
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not quite
The cap must either be teathered to the car OR must be the same key as the ignition.
it is so the cap can not be left behind when you drive off
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iscmatt
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| posted on 6/10/09 at 09:14 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by matt_claydon
quote:
The fuel filler cap must either be tethered to the vehicle or be of a lockable type where the key can only be removed when the cap is
locked or an automatically opening and closing, non-removable fuel filler cap
As above, i can't take the key out of my cap without locking it and so i don't need to weld the ring or anything like that.
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 6/10/09 at 09:35 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by tomgregory2000
OR must be the same key as the ignition.
It doesnt have to be the same key as the ignition does it?
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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iank
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| posted on 6/10/09 at 09:45 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by alistairolsen
Am I correct in thinking I need a lockable filler cap, with the cap tethered to the filler and the key on the same ring as the car key, with the ring
welded so they cannot be separated?
In that case I assume a secondhand motorcycle cap would be suitable?
[Edited on 6/10/09 by alistairolsen]
It's all pretty clear in the IVA manual section 03A standard 16
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16. The fuel filler cap must either be tethered to the vehicle or be of a lockable
type where the key can only be removed when the cap is locked or an
automatically opening and closing, non-removable fuel filler cap
So the cap doesn't have to be lockable and if it is then it doesn't have to be the same as the ignition key, though the key must be
captive while unlocked if it doesn't have a tether.
The problem with motorcycle caps is they don't have a funnel/spigot to connect a hose to as they are designed to be mounted on the top surface
of a tank.
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
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blakep82
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| posted on 6/10/09 at 11:17 AM |
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download the manual below
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IVA manual link http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/detail?type=RESOURCES&itemId=1081997083
don't write OT on a new thread title, you're creating the topic, everything you write is very much ON topic!
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tomgregory2000
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| posted on 6/10/09 at 11:18 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by tomgregory2000
not quite
The cap must either be teathered to the car OR must be the same key as the ignition.
it is so the cap can not be left behind when you drive off
My mistake sorry
Must be old age (24)
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adithorp
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| posted on 6/10/09 at 03:44 PM |
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Having a locking cap and the key on the same ring as the ignition key, prevents one of the most common ways of stealing cars; Hang around a petrol
station waiting for someone to leave there keys in the ignition when they go to pay.
Having seen 2 people drive off in kits from the petrol station in the last few months I think a tether is a good idea. One did a few miles and
returned to find the cap still on the pump and the other stopped 5 miles down the road to find the cap rolling about on the boot (jammy gits).
I'm going to rivet a length of chain to the bottom of my cap with a T bar (welding rod?) on the other end. Then just feed it into the filler and
the T won't come out without a fiddle.
adrian
"A witty saying proves nothing" Voltaire
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clairetoo
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| posted on 6/10/09 at 05:51 PM |
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I once drove off leaving my filler cap on the pump in Leicester - I found out when I stopped for a top-up in Maidstone 
Nowadays when I fill up I put the cap on the back of the car next to the fuel filler............and replace it BEFORE I replace the nozzle in the pump
. I cant lock it since I lost the key
Its cuz I is blond , innit
Claire xx
Will weld for food......
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irvined
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| posted on 6/10/09 at 07:47 PM |
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To comply with IVA rules I tethered mine as my cap is locking but the key can be removed when its unlocked.
I used some chain used to secure a plug for a sink, i use a rivet to the plastic bit in the cap, and a clip around one of the air return holes in the
unleaded flap.
http://irvined.blogspot.com
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