Gaaables Posted December 21, 2011 Posted December 21, 2011 Hi all I was just wondering if anyone makes a locking fuel cap for the z? Reason I ask, is that I've noticed on mine that it's not that hard to force the standard flap open, and with it costing over £100 to fill up these days, I'd like a bit more protection lol. Many thanks Quote
Dblock Posted December 21, 2011 Posted December 21, 2011 It's got a screen to stop you getting a hose down there. Quote
Chris`I Posted December 21, 2011 Posted December 21, 2011 It's got a screen to stop you getting a hose down there. +1 I'm 99% sure there is an anti-siphon valve in there to stop this Quote
coldel Posted December 21, 2011 Posted December 21, 2011 I am not sure at all but am going to +1 it as well because it seems so overwhelmingly true Quote
DoogyRev Posted December 21, 2011 Posted December 21, 2011 If I run out of Booze over christmas, maybe I will get a tube and give it a go Quote
Jay Posted December 21, 2011 Posted December 21, 2011 If I run out of Booze over christmas, maybe I will get a tube and give it a go Come on now.... we all know that you will defo not run out of booze Quote
Chris`I Posted December 21, 2011 Posted December 21, 2011 The reason I think there is on is because I think there was a TSB about it in the States. They were struggling to fill the up car as it was cutting off the fuel filler prematurely. Google may turn up some results Quote
Iwantone Posted December 21, 2011 Posted December 21, 2011 I think that the modern way to nick fuel is to hammer a nail straight through the thin walled fuel tank, catch what you can and let the rest run down the road. These thieves don't care how much inconvenience they cause for a few quids worth of fuel! The Zed, being so low, would not be the easiest car to do this on. Quote
Gudzy Posted December 21, 2011 Posted December 21, 2011 The reason I think there is on is because I think there was a TSB about it in the States. They were struggling to fill the up car as it was cutting off the fuel filler prematurely. Google may turn up some results I'm interested to hear anything more about this, the last couple of times I've filled up I've stopped only when it's cut out and the gauge only reads 3/4 full. Quote
Chris`I Posted December 21, 2011 Posted December 21, 2011 The reason I think there is on is because I think there was a TSB about it in the States. They were struggling to fill the up car as it was cutting off the fuel filler prematurely. Google may turn up some results I'm interested to hear anything more about this, the last couple of times I've filled up I've stopped only when it's cut out and the gauge only reads 3/4 full. Google is all I can say. It was a US only problems AFAIK. Doesnt mean that yours hasnt failed or is failing though. "350z fuel filler TSB" should do it Here's one to get you started- http://www.350z-tech.com/wiki/index.php ... lt_To_Fill Quote
JetSet Posted December 21, 2011 Posted December 21, 2011 I think that the modern way to nick fuel is to hammer a nail straight through the thin walled fuel tank, catch what you can and let the rest run down the road. These thieves don't care how much inconvenience they cause for a few quids worth of fuel! The Zed, being so low, would not be the easiest car to do this on. Hmm, years ago my Dad had his tank emptied. The thieves had unscrewed a bolt at the bottom of the tank...he didn't realize this until he poured a gallon in only to find it ran straight onto the floor . No idea if petrol tanks still have this drain bolt though? Pete Quote
bronzee Posted December 22, 2011 Posted December 22, 2011 Don't think I've seen a lockable one, but perhaps some enterprising soul could create one? The reason I think there is on is because I think there was a TSB about it in the States. They were struggling to fill the up car as it was cutting off the fuel filler prematurely. Google may turn up some results That's usually heat related, and due to minute holes in the hose. Quote
Gaaables Posted January 6, 2012 Author Posted January 6, 2012 Thanks very much for all the replys. I wasn't aware that there was such a thing as a anti-siphon valve! Always good to know. There's no chance of them getting under mine, my race jack struggles lol Quote
thetranquilbass Posted January 6, 2012 Posted January 6, 2012 Something like this? http://www.courtesyparts.com/stant-locking-gas-cap-2003-2008-350z-p-19440.html?cPath=714_881_1236& Quote
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