Petrol Cap - Revision history

Ian B at 12:32, 14 August 2015

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	Took 1/2 an hour to disassemble the new cap, and 10 mins to transfer the mechanism to the new one.		Took 1/2 an hour to disassemble the new cap, and 10 mins to transfer the mechanism to the new one.

			An alternative method to disassemble the new cap is to use a diamond cutting disk in a Dremel to cut around the black plastic outer cap(do this about 3mm from the top of the cap), and then make a couple of vertical cuts down to the bottom of the cap. Be aware that the plastic is only about 1.5mm thick, so these cuts must not run too deep. I kept to the safe side and cut 1mm deep and then used a small screw driver to lever the cap apart. This took about 2 minutes.

Steve69 at 21:36, 6 January 2015

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	A plastic replacement from UK ebay based on this list was not close enough to follow the procedure above, but did fit the neck properly on the car - after unclipping the tip of the cap which exended to far down the neck. This is an easy way to obtain a lightweight cap for about £10.		A plastic replacement from UK ebay based on this list was not close enough to follow the procedure above, but did fit the neck properly on the car - after unclipping the tip of the cap which exended to far down the neck. This is an easy way to obtain a lightweight cap for about £10.

			[[Alternative technique]]

			My filler cap didn't fall apart but when I unlocked it it the cap still spun, not gripping on the inner part of the cap. I managed to remove it by using a pair of pliers on the key to undo the cap (phew).

			I bought a Stant cap from the USA (£14 in 2014) and removed/destroyed/shredded the black cover using pliers and side cutters, ensuring I didn't damage the white mechanism, the metal retaining ring.

			Its worth remembering that the lotus cap is a shiny alloy cover glued over a Stant cap; once you know how the new cap mechanism works you understand the old one.

			I prised out the metal retaining ring from the old cap and the old mechanism came out easily, as explained above, don't damage the old black Stant cover glued into the shiny lotus cap.

			My lock was still securely clipped into the old black cover, it is not easy to remove so I kept the old lock and its keys.

			A smear of thick silicone grease on the ratchet pawls might make it last a bit longer. Check the cap and lock works as it should and if all is OK, push the new retaining ring into place.

			Took 1/2 an hour to disassemble the new cap, and 10 mins to transfer the mechanism to the new one.

russcasey: added notes about compatible vehicles

2009-11-21T17:04:26Z

added notes about compatible vehicles

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	[[Category:Lotus Elise]]		[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
	[[Category:S1]]		[[Category:S1]]


			If you don't want/can't obtain a stant cap..
			My basic research (clicking around the stant and rock auto websites until boredom made me stop) listed these cars as having the same filler cap as the S1...

			2001 Jeep Wrangler
			2002 Dodge Viper
			2002 Kia Rio
			1998 Volvo S90
			1998 Volvo C70
			1994-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee
			1995-1997 Land rover discovery

			A plastic replacement from UK ebay based on this list was not close enough to follow the procedure above, but did fit the neck properly on the car - after unclipping the tip of the cap which exended to far down the neck. This is an easy way to obtain a lightweight cap for about £10.

JohnF at 20:29, 12 August 2008

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	All pictures copyright (C) John Fletcher 2008		All pictures exept Stant cap+keys copyright (C) John Fletcher 2008

	[[Category:Body]]		[[Category:Body]]
	[[Category:Lotus Elise]]		[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
	[[Category:S1]]		[[Category:S1]]

JohnF at 20:28, 12 August 2008

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	Take the new filler cap and use a Stanley knife to cut tabs into the side of the filler cap.		Take the new filler cap and use a Stanley knife to cut tabs into the side of the filler cap.
	[[image:fuel cap 5.jpg\|thumb\|left]] Be careful not to cut into the white plastic components covered by the cap. Gradually cut away the cap, until most of the white plastic components (~~except~~ the barrel lock) and the metal collar are free from the ). Once you’re able, remove the white plastic components and the metal collar from what’s left of the filler cap.		[[image:fuel cap 5.jpg\|thumb\|left]] Be careful not to cut into the white plastic components covered by the cap. Gradually cut away the cap, until most of the white plastic components (but not the barrel lock) and the metal collar are free from the cap. Once you’re able, remove the white plastic components and the metal collar from what’s left of the filler cap.


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	Remove the barrel and push it into the hole in the old filler cap. The barrel has a key-way so locking tabs which keep it in place [[image:fuel cap 7.jpg\|thumb\|left]] – make sure you’re putting it in the right way. Note the location of the spring pin		Remove the barrel and push it into the hole in the old filler cap. The barrel has a key-way and locking tabs which keep it in place [[image:fuel cap 7.jpg\|thumb\|left]] – make sure you’re putting it in the right way. Note the location of the spring pin


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	Put the two parts of the ratchet mechanism into the old cap, making sure the one with the row of teeth is ~~towards~~ the cap and the other part of the ratchet is towards the “fuel tank”. Put the threaded stopper onto the top of the lock mechanism.[[image:fuel cap 11.jpg\|thumb\|left]]		Put the two parts of the ratchet mechanism into the old cap, making sure the one with the row of teeth is nearest the top of the cap and the other part of the ratchet is towards the “fuel tank”. Put the threaded stopper onto the top of the lock mechanism.[[image:fuel cap 11.jpg\|thumb\|left]]


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	Take the metal collar from the new cap. [[image:fuel cap 12.jpg\|thumb\|left]]With the channel in the collar facing you, put it into the cap and using a flat screwdriver, gently push it past the lugs on the black plastic retainer.		Take the metal collar from the new cap. [[image:fuel cap 12.jpg\|thumb\|left]]With the channel in the collar facing you, put it into the cap and using a flat screwdriver, gently push it past the lugs on the black plastic retainer.
	Grip the threaded stopper in your hand and check that the lock and ratchet operate normally. Use a silicone lubricant (not WD40) on the ratchet and in the key hole. Job done.		Grip the threaded stopper in your hand and check that the lock and ratchet operate normally. Use a silicone lubricant (not WD40) on the ratchet and in the key hole. Job done.


			As a final safety measure, I'd recommend not fitting the cap until you've filled the car up at a petrol station near home and have time to come back and remove the cap if it fails. Don't forget to change the fuel filler keys on your key ring as well.

JohnF at 20:23, 12 August 2008

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Mr Wiki at 13:39, 17 April 2007

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	[[Category:Body]]		[[Category:Body]]
			[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
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Mr Wiki at 12:02, 17 April 2007

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	Don't be tempted to 'try' it in-situ before fixing. It does fit and is a bugger to get out if you're daft enough to 'try' it first.		Don't be tempted to 'try' it in-situ before fixing. It does fit and is a bugger to get out if you're daft enough to 'try' it first.
	Of course I didn't do that! ;>)"		Of course I didn't do that! ;>)"



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Stu at 15:29, 20 January 2007

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	[[Image:elise_filler_cap_internals.jpg\|thumb\|left\|S1 Elise. part.10501]]The internals of the Elise S1 petrol cap are ~~available~~ from Rock Auto in ~~the USA~~. The part number that you need to order is 10501. ~~This is from Jeep - you must~~ be able to get it from a UK dealer~~, but no one has looked into yet~~.		[[Image:elise_filler_cap_internals.jpg\|thumb\|left\|S1 Elise. part.10501]]The internals of the Elise S1 petrol cap are manufactured by [http://www.stant.com Stant]. It's also used by Jeep, from whom you're more likely to be able to readily obtain it.

			On-line sources include [https://www.rockauto.com Rock Auto] in America. The part number that you need to order is 10501, delivery should be expected in about 1 week. You may also be able to get it from a UK Jeep dealer - please add your sources here if successful.

	~~https://www.rockauto.com~~

	~~Delivery is about 1 week.~~

	'''Some info on how to swap the unit over - info taken from Basil on the BCBBS'''		'''Some info on how to swap the unit over - info taken from Basil on the BCBBS'''
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	Couple of other points, prolly stating the bleedin obvious but;		Couple of other points, prolly stating the bleedin obvious but;
	Don't forget to switch the keys over on yer keyring!		Don't forget to switch the keys over on yer keyring!
	Don't be tempted to 'try' it in situ before fixing. It does fit and is a bugger to get out if you're daft enough to 'try' it first.		Don't be tempted to 'try' it in-situ before fixing. It does fit and is a bugger to get out if you're daft enough to 'try' it first.
	Of course I didn't do that! ;>)"		Of course I didn't do that! ;>)"

Stu at 15:16, 20 January 2007

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	The internals of the Elise S1 petrol cap are available from Rock Auto in the USA. The part number that you need to order is 10501. This is from Jeep - you must be able to get it from a UK dealer, but no one has looked into yet.		[[Image:elise_filler_cap_internals.jpg\|thumb\|left\|S1 Elise. part.10501]]The internals of the Elise S1 petrol cap are available from Rock Auto in the USA. The part number that you need to order is 10501. This is from Jeep - you must be able to get it from a UK dealer, but no one has looked into yet.

	https://www.rockauto.com~~/applet3.html~~		https://www.rockauto.com

	Delivery is about 1 week.		Delivery is about 1 week.