Fuel cap

[flybobbie]

It finally happened, the fuel cap cord broke.
But by chance a piece of telephone cable outer insulator was just the right diameter for the rubber to be glued in to.

 

[Anonymous]

That’s a good fix , mines broken too so will try this...

 

[AnubisZed]

I've never fully understood why it's there in the first place!
There is a locator for the central stud of the cap in the top of the flap where you can place the cap while you are re-fuelling, so why do you need a "cord" to retain it?

IMHO

 

[AnubisZed]

No disrespect intended by the way, good idea!

 

[cj10jeeper]

I've never fully understood why it's there in the first place!
There is a locator for the central stud of the cap in the top of the flap where you can place the cap while you are re-fuelling, so why do you need a "cord" to retain it?

IMHO

Because in general people are idiots put them on their roof, boot, petrol pump, etc. and drive off

 

[AnubisZed]

I've never fully understood why it's there in the first place!
There is a locator for the central stud of the cap in the top of the flap where you can place the cap while you are re-fuelling, so why do you need a "cord" to retain it?

IMHO

Because in general people are idiots put them on their roof, boot, petrol pump, etc. and drive off

Hence why you have the locator in the top of the flap, otherwise you have the cap potentially banging into the same spot on your Z's body every time you "let it go"
Yes indeed, people are idiots!!

 

[flybobbie]

The cord stops you dropping it on the floor and we just know it would roll under the car!

 

[Action Jackson]

The cord stops you dropping it on the floor and we just know it would roll under the car!

Mine Broke a while ago, nothing more embarrassing than trying to crawl under the car at the petrol station with everyone looking ...

 

[obewan]

I've never fully understood why it's there in the first place!
There is a locator for the central stud of the cap in the top of the flap where you can place the cap while you are re-fuelling, so why do you need a "cord" to retain it?

IMHO

There is? :-o
Another learning day - so obvious when you know
Thanks

 

[AnubisZed]

I've never fully understood why it's there in the first place!
There is a locator for the central stud of the cap in the top of the flap where you can place the cap while you are re-fuelling, so why do you need a "cord" to retain it?

IMHO

There is? :-o
Another learning day - so obvious when you know
Thanks

As attached.....

 

[Allan280]

Hi
You can get replacement cords off flee bay I have replaced the old ones on my E85 and E92 easy to replace and work like the original units

Regards

Allan

 

[sw4nny]

Hi
You can get replacement cords off flee bay I have replaced the old ones on my E85 and E92 easy to replace and work like the original units

Regards

Allan

I have also used the replacements with good results

 

[LordLolzeye]

You can also get replacements from aliexpress for about 3$

 

[ronk]

My fixing method :-

A small length of Heat Shrink Tube with the inside coated in adhesive ( i used epoxy) assemble and heat.