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Old 08 July 2005, 10:42 PM
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Default WRX newage fuel cap when filling up

Never mentioned this before but does anyone think its naff the way there isn't anywhere to store the fuel cap when filling up - I have to leave it carefully dangling down on the bodywork... or am i missing a hidden technique.
Old 08 July 2005, 10:44 PM
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I let the cable bit drape across the locking catch on the flap, but it has occasionally dropped off 'Tis a bit $h!t
Old 08 July 2005, 10:47 PM
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hehe, can't beat my mums Micra, the cap slots inside the fuel flap which is neat
Old 09 July 2005, 10:26 AM
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when i first re-fuel mine i thought the cap must slot into the door somehow? after messing about a bit i gave up. surely it wouldn't be too difficult to reshape the frame inside the door to make it slot in! the little things make all the difference!
Old 09 July 2005, 10:32 AM
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I put mine between the pump handle and the trigger,Saves me holding onto the pump. When its full just clicks as normal remove cap from pump and re-fit to car.Lazy i know but works.
Old 09 July 2005, 10:49 AM
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You can screw it into the now open petrol flap...though it takes time to master
Old 09 July 2005, 11:04 AM
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http://www.showoffyourcar.com//cars/JAGUAR/11381.JPG

http://www.showoffyourcar.com//cars/JAGUAR/11380.JPG

http://www.showoffyourcar.com//cars/JAGUAR/11382.JPG
Old 09 July 2005, 11:36 AM
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Wow! Any chance of a description? Or is it just a case of trying it?
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1. Release fuel lid, open door, climb out & walk round to fuel cap
2. Twist fuel cap anticlockwise
3. With the fuel cap in your hand rest the white plastic part (the threaded part) into the fuel cover flap
4. Twist clockwise gently at some point the thread will grip against the fuel flap & hold, do not overtwist
5. Reverse procedure to undo, though don't forget to pay for the petrol
Old 09 July 2005, 11:59 AM
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Does this only work when filling with Optimax?
Old 09 July 2005, 12:13 PM
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Hope not as I use BP as I live next to the garage. Shell is 22 miles away
Old 09 July 2005, 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Gidney&Knowlesy
Hope not as I use BP as I live next to the garage. Shell is 22 miles away
You must be their best customer - procedure above you paid for fuel you never had
Old 10 July 2005, 08:22 AM
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Damn....you're right....I'm making a formal complaint today
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Thats wierd, my classic has a storage bit inside the cover similar to the way it is on those pics. I wonder why they stopped that then. One up for the classics eh!
Old 10 July 2005, 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by C8 DHC 04WRX
when i first re-fuel mine i thought the cap must slot into the door somehow? after messing about a bit i gave up. surely it wouldn't be too difficult to reshape the frame inside the door to make it slot in! the little things make all the difference!
ha ha, i also did this and gave up!!

tis quite crap!

Iain
Old 10 July 2005, 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Gidney&Knowlesy
You can screw it into the now open petrol flap...though it takes time to master
Well you learn something everyday
Old 10 July 2005, 04:39 PM
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Too much time spent idling
Old 10 July 2005, 09:06 PM
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I tried it today, but couldn't 'screw it in' at all.


Luckily though, it just stayed where I'd tried to screw it! Cool, no more dangling cap for me!
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Looks like your not screwing it properly
Old 11 July 2005, 10:20 AM
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Have a few more goes, at getting it in the hole. Remeber it helps to have a wide stance whilst screwing.... :0
Old 11 July 2005, 10:25 AM
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