Petrol Resrtictor Has Come Loose!!!!

[thirtythree-II]

Has Anyone Had This Prob With Their Import Pertol Restrictor Coming Off Their Larger Original Petrol Filler Hole (for Me Its Happened To My R33 Gtst).... How Do I Go About Fixing It Back On Properly.... Do I Have To Remove The Filler Hole And Weld The Restrictor Back On.... Or Would Some Kind Of Silicon Do The Trick?

Cheers Guys!

[JCMarshall_Law]

Yep I've got same problem, and have not fixed it yet - I would like to know what others have done.

I found out at a track day when fuel poured out of the filler on left turns with a full tank - it is no prob for normal driving,

[Zahos]

have a search on here for this topic, there is a tutorial on how to fix this using metal putty, the type you knead with your fingers.

Worked very well for me.

[thirtythree-II]

I have done a searh Zahos.... all i found was a recommendation to use Marine Grade Silicon.... couldnt find any tutorial on metal putty application.... can you point us in the right direction.... ta

[Zahos]

I have done a searh Zahos.... all i found was a recommendation to use Marine Grade Silicon.... couldnt find any tutorial on metal putty application.... can you point us in the right direction.... ta

http://www.reepa.com/fuelnozzle.php

Came from this thread

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/sh...75&page=2&pp=40

(post 44)

[wilch]

Moanie and I fixed ours using a product called "QuikSteel". You can buy it at Kmart.

Don't use silicone. It's crap. Even that marine grade stuff will come loose in no time.

I now have a satisfying "psshhhhtttt" as I open the petrol cap.

[predator]

Bash it back in.. I think its just wedged in there... ??

[thirtythree-II]

Thanks Zahos.... my problem is now solved, off i go to the auto shop..... cheers bud.

Now thats one less thing they can defect me on at my vehivle inspection!

[Zahos]

Bash it back in.. I think its just wedged in there... ??

Yeah, but it needs to be air tight too.

[MANWHORE]

Incorrect. Do not bash it back in. It will just come out again.

This is what they do at the compliance shop. They use an expander to make the hole a bit bigger to fit the restrictor in. They then use metal putty. That stuff works very well and is very strong.

You knead it until it is warm and soft, then put it in. It is very strong.

[Fastrotor]

Just while were on the topic... i notice that when i start the car, i can see , and if the wind is blowing right , smell, fuel vapor.

Its strange, it only happens when i first start the car, i can see alot of vapor coming out from around the fuel flap.

Obviously it seems i'll have to do the putty fix also, thats no probs and great news.... but i was just wondering why it would only vent at startup..... anyone got any ideas ?

Gary

[xRHETTx]

Depending on how long ago it was complied, maybe take it back and demand they fix it?

[Fastrotor]

As someone mentioned previously, its too far away and im like the third owner at least.

Nevermind , i don't mind doing the fix.... just wanted to know why it would only vent on startup

[thirtythree-II]

i bought some permatex metal putty for $8 from super cheap auto..... job should take 30mins.... clean the restrictor, knead the putty, rap it onto lip of restrictor and apply it on the petrol intake... too easy!