Jumpy Guy
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posted on 24/6/05 at 12:56 PM |
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fuel fillers - do they have to lock?
we use fuel fillers at work that dont have alock and key
however, they need a special tool to open them, similar to locking wheel nut key..
so a passer by couldnt open it..
is this enough?
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Hellfire
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posted on 24/6/05 at 01:17 PM |
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Would have thought so - let me check the manual...
Nope they don't have to lock - as long as you have one on, it is secure and dont leak fuel you should be alright. Though for peace of mind
I'd want a lockable one - similar to the one you describe.
HTH
[Edited on 24-6-05 by Hellfire]
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DaveFJ
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posted on 24/6/05 at 02:39 PM |
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Errr maybe I'm missing the point here...
Fuel caps need to locking in some way. either directly or behind a locking flap as in most modern cars. This is a basic MOT fail so must be an SVA
fail ?
Dave
"In Support of Help the Heroes" - Always
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Berwyn
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posted on 24/6/05 at 03:37 PM |
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No lock on mine and went through the SVA with no problem. Mine was from Europaspares, not sure this link will work but here goes...
https://secure.visav.co.uk/avshop/products.asp?sword=fuel%20cap&page=&showitem=1762
24 hours in a day, 24 beers in a case. Coincidence? I think not
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Hellfire
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posted on 24/6/05 at 04:45 PM |
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Image deleted by owner
First column is pass criteria
Second column is fail criteria.
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rusty nuts
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posted on 24/6/05 at 05:48 PM |
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Fuel caps do not need to lock for an SVA or for MOT test , they need to be secure and seal properly thats all.
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flak monkey
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posted on 24/6/05 at 05:52 PM |
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If that is true....how come several people have failed for not having a locking filler cap? Some have even failed due to having a non locking cap
inside a locking boot IIRC.
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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tks
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posted on 24/6/05 at 07:49 PM |
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mhh
where is the flap rule then??
that you cant put leaded hose in unleaded car..
?? the reduction??
Tks
The above comments are always meant to be from the above persons perspective.
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Hellfire
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posted on 24/6/05 at 09:43 PM |
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quote: Originally posted by flak monkey
If that is true....how come several people have failed for not having a locking filler cap? Some have even failed due to having a non locking cap
inside a locking boot IIRC.
Because Mr SVA hasn't read his book properly I guess it could be interpreted in many ways and who wants to upset him afterall?
@tks I think the reduction is to accomodate 22mm fuel nozzle (spout) (whatever it is in Spanish)
[Edited on 25-6-05 by Hellfire]
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tks
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posted on 27/6/05 at 04:50 PM |
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yeah indeed
but i ask where states the book that rule??
Tks
The above comments are always meant to be from the above persons perspective.
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