Need Help Installing My Sparco Fuel Cap/filler

[candy33]

Hi guys.

I just bought a sparco aviator style fuel filler for my r32, as i'm doing a widebody conversion.

I know how to mold it and all, but just wondering exactly how i hook up the sparco neck?

It says i need a 2" hose that connects to the sparco neck and the other end to the fuel tank. Only problem is that the stock filler is in my way.

So can i somehow remove the stock rubber boot and filler and run a whole new hose to the tank?

thanks

[PM-R33]

Ahh so you ended up getting one, could you post up pics once its all done, would love to see it

[godzl1975]

i think from memory the rear wheel arch..where the filler is...there is a plastic mould/lining that can be taken off....and you can see the filler neck thru there....not sure i think its a clamped on one.

[candy33]

Ok thanks for that.

Anyone else have an idea?

Reckon i can just cut out the rubber boot, and see where that gets me?

Dont really wnat to remove the fuel tank itself

[Duncan]

yes that is simple enough, the factory filler is held in by a rubber moulding that pulls straight out. and at the tank end it is just a hose clamp holding the pipe on. Not sure if it is 2" diameter though so you might need to change diameters on the way some how.

even better would be mounting the standard neck in the wide guards. I hope that is a breather in the cap because the tank needs to vent.

[candy33]

yes that is simple enough, the factory filler is held in by a rubber moulding that pulls straight out. and at the tank end it is just a hose clamp holding the pipe on. Not sure if it is 2" diameter though so you might need to change diameters on the way some how.

even better would be mounting the standard neck in the wide guards. I hope that is a breather in the cap because the tank needs to vent.

Thanks for the info.

I don't quite understand what you mean about mounting the standard neck in the guards could you elaborate?

As for the breather, had a look at it and it doesn't seem to have one? But there is a little bit of play in the cap itself so i'm sure it can vent that way.

[Duncan]

Hi mate, I just mean have a look into using the standard filler neck with its rubber boot in the wide guard section. Or depending on how much wider the new guards are, just leave the standard filler in its standard spot and move the filler cover to the new guards - just reach in a bit further.

I think mounting the new one is going to be a PITA unless you know what you are doing. For instance the factory tank has a filler line and a breather line but the aftermarket setups only allow for the filler line

BTW I had another look at the first pic, I'm pretty sure that is a small breather next to the handle on the cap. On the rear does it have a spring loaded section? If so pressure on the rear will open that small vent.

[candy33]

Yes just had another look it does have a breather

I thought about using the stock filler neck, but the sparco fuel lid opening is quite small, so i can't fit my hand inside to remove fuel cap...if you get what i mean.

It should be straight foward to get it all fitted, just trying to remove the the stock filler is a problem.