Fuel filler cap springy thingy

baldmosher · Jan 30th, 2014, 14:05

Mine's snapped

Can I just change the springy thingy or must I replace the whole filler cap? It looks like the plastic ring that attaches to the cap is hard plastic, and I can't figure out how the ring detaches and attaches. The other end is obvious, it just hangs off a metal peg.

In any case... anyone got one lying about?

This is a phase 2 late 2002 diesel so mine's black

bigboz · Jan 30th, 2014, 14:07

I need one too!

One of these days i will definitely leave it on the roof and drive off....Fact

Baffler · Jan 30th, 2014, 16:59

Is this what you're after? States it's only for petrol models though.

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Originally Posted by bigboz

One of these days i will definitely leave it on the roof and drive off....Fact

Just hang the cap on the hook on the inner side of the flap and you won't forget to put it back on

baldmosher · Jan 30th, 2014, 17:19

That is EXACTLY what I'm after but the diesel variety (what would the difference be? size perhaps?)

I'm sure it'd be easier to get one with a filler cap from a scrappy though, as I can't see how you'd remove the ring from the filler cap?

baldmosher · Jan 30th, 2014, 17:24

in fact

http://www.partsforvolvosonline.com/...oducts_id=7339

£17 delivered doesn't seem *too* bad but I do like to recycle where possible.

dcw · Jan 30th, 2014, 18:05

I bought a new one for my C70 from PFS - I know it doesn't look like it will, but the ring has enough flexibility in it to just pull off.

Of course, if you break it doing so (as I did) it doesn't matter because you'll have the new one which just pushes on - it's quite hard but again flexible enough to do so.

David

adamamam · Jan 30th, 2014, 18:27

If you search Ebay, for "Volvo v40 strap" then you'll find them.

I just bought one and fitted it, but mine it petrol. I'm happy to measure mine if you need to check diesel vs petrol although I notice that one listed says 'petrol only' so there must be a difference...

Grumpywurzel · Jan 30th, 2014, 18:40

Just make sure you don't forget the V40 bit of the search phrase, you'll never know what could pop up on eBay!!

Matt86 · Jan 30th, 2014, 20:33

I've got a diesel and a petrol so when I get chance to i'll have a look at them see if there is a difference.

baldmosher · Jan 30th, 2014, 21:59

just make sure you don't swap them over and forget which is which

Jan 30th, 2014, 14:05	#1
baldmosher moshmobile driver Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2023 16:07 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Warrington View Photos By: baldmosher	Fuel filler cap springy thingy Mine's snapped Can I just change the springy thingy or must I replace the whole filler cap? It looks like the plastic ring that attaches to the cap is hard plastic, and I can't figure out how the ring detaches and attaches. The other end is obvious, it just hangs off a metal peg. In any case... anyone got one lying about? This is a phase 2 late 2002 diesel so mine's black __________________ baldmosher™ Drives: 63 V60 R-Design Lux Nav P* 106K Kill List: 07 S40 SE Sport D5 120K V40 SLux 1.9D 306K V40 S 1.9D 152K VW T4 LDV Pilot Golf GL 1.9TD Saxo 1.1i Fiesta 1.0 Pop

Jan 30th, 2014, 14:07	#2
bigboz Master Member Last Online: Mar 24th, 2024 19:17 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Leeds	I need one too! One of these days i will definitely leave it on the roof and drive off....Fact __________________ Current: 2004 V40 2.0 Sport lux with all the trimmings 1972 VW 1303 1600 Cal/raked look Previous Too many to list!

Jan 30th, 2014, 17:19	#4
baldmosher moshmobile driver Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2023 16:07 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Warrington View Photos By: baldmosher	That is EXACTLY what I'm after but the diesel variety (what would the difference be? size perhaps?) I'm sure it'd be easier to get one with a filler cap from a scrappy though, as I can't see how you'd remove the ring from the filler cap? __________________ baldmosher™ Drives: 63 V60 R-Design Lux Nav P* 106K Kill List: 07 S40 SE Sport D5 120K V40 SLux 1.9D 306K V40 S 1.9D 152K VW T4 LDV Pilot Golf GL 1.9TD Saxo 1.1i Fiesta 1.0 Pop

Jan 30th, 2014, 17:24	#5
baldmosher moshmobile driver Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2023 16:07 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Warrington View Photos By: baldmosher	in fact http://www.partsforvolvosonline.com/...oducts_id=7339 £17 delivered doesn't seem too bad but I do like to recycle where possible. __________________ baldmosher™ Drives: 63 V60 R-Design Lux Nav P* 106K Kill List: 07 S40 SE Sport D5 120K V40 SLux 1.9D 306K V40 S 1.9D 152K VW T4 LDV Pilot Golf GL 1.9TD Saxo 1.1i Fiesta 1.0 Pop

Jan 30th, 2014, 18:27	#7
adamamam Senior Member Last Online: Oct 24th, 2020 11:07 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Lincoln	If you search Ebay, for "Volvo v40 strap" then you'll find them. I just bought one and fitted it, but mine it petrol. I'm happy to measure mine if you need to check diesel vs petrol although I notice that one listed says 'petrol only' so there must be a difference... __________________ 2001 V40 1.8i 120k miles.

Jan 30th, 2014, 18:05	#6
dcw VOC Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 21:35 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: YORK	I bought a new one for my C70 from PFS - I know it doesn't look like it will, but the ring has enough flexibility in it to just pull off. Of course, if you break it doing so (as I did) it doesn't matter because you'll have the new one which just pushes on - it's quite hard but again flexible enough to do so. David

Jan 30th, 2014, 18:40	#8
Grumpywurzel Gert Navy Bouy Last Online: Aug 13th, 2014 20:17 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Plymouth	Just make sure you don't forget the V40 bit of the search phrase, you'll never know what could pop up on eBay!! __________________ '98 V40 2.0T, 4300K 35w HID's, Pioneer Head Unit

Jan 30th, 2014, 20:33	#9
Matt86 Premier Member Last Online: Aug 1st, 2015 09:34 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Southampton	I've got a diesel and a petrol so when I get chance to i'll have a look at them see if there is a difference. __________________ V40 1.9D 2004 Car Photos

Jan 30th, 2014, 21:59	#10
baldmosher moshmobile driver Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2023 16:07 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Warrington View Photos By: baldmosher	just make sure you don't swap them over and forget which is which __________________ baldmosher™ Drives: 63 V60 R-Design Lux Nav P* 106K Kill List: 07 S40 SE Sport D5 120K V40 SLux 1.9D 306K V40 S 1.9D 152K VW T4 LDV Pilot Golf GL 1.9TD Saxo 1.1i Fiesta 1.0 Pop

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