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Stuart_B

posted on 25/6/08 at 08:01 PM Reply With Quote
Fuel cap

hi all, is this cap sva ok?

linky

thanks

stuart





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stuart_g

posted on 25/6/08 at 08:04 PM Reply With Quote
Not sure but this cap is better, cheaper and definately compliant.
fuel cap

[Edited on 25/6/08 by stuart_g]

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blakep82

posted on 25/6/08 at 08:17 PM Reply With Quote
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...





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Stuart_B

posted on 25/6/08 at 08:19 PM Reply With Quote
i think the cbs does not lock, does it need to for the sva?

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Stuart_B

posted on 25/6/08 at 08:22 PM Reply With Quote
you can put the sva reduce in it which they sell?

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Taylor R1

posted on 25/6/08 at 08:28 PM Reply With Quote
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.

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jake_truck

posted on 25/6/08 at 08:33 PM Reply With Quote
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

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Stuart_B

posted on 25/6/08 at 08:36 PM Reply With Quote
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.

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Taylor R1

posted on 25/6/08 at 08:48 PM Reply With Quote
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.

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iank

posted on 25/6/08 at 08:51 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Taylor R1
Fuel Filler has to lock



No it doesn't.





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Stuart_B

posted on 25/6/08 at 09:05 PM Reply With Quote
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.

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Taylor R1

posted on 25/6/08 at 09:07 PM Reply With Quote
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?

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iank

posted on 25/6/08 at 09:21 PM Reply With Quote
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.





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chrisg

posted on 25/6/08 at 09:21 PM Reply With Quote
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





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Stuart_B

posted on 25/6/08 at 09:25 PM Reply With Quote
ah, cool i will order that one from cbs then.

thankf for all the help

stuart

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richardh

posted on 26/6/08 at 06:51 AM Reply With Quote
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
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