New Skyline

[skyliner33wa]

Hi All,

Just bought myself a new car, the only problem with it is that it smells of fuel when driving sometimes, i thought that it might be engine related, but after getting the engine checked, etc. it was fine.

I filled up fuel this afternoon for the first time and noticed that the fuel restricter could pull right out, it wasn't in properly and the actual rubber seal is gone, could this be the culprit, i am pretty sure it is, and where can i get this fixed?

thanks

Kris

[Muz]

I would suggest back where you brought it from would be a good place to start.

[Jetdat]

sounds like the problem....do not to use incorrect sealent to fix in place....in fact get it sorted professionally.

[skyliner33wa]

i will get it sorted professionally, i got the car private, it's too late too take back with problems, it is not a major issue, but i want it sorted, so i will do something about it

[hippy]

where is this feul restrictor?

[Craved]

i think he's refering to the restrictor that reduces the size of the fuel opening so it only fits australian unleaded fuel pumps!!!

have seen similar issues with my filler, get alot of gases coming out when i first start the car, once on a hot day after filling it up, i parked and fuel actually came out and flowed down the inside of the guard and went everywhere! was even on a slop!!!

[JimX]

You could ring up one of the many compliance shops around, they should have plenty in stock. The restrictor is put in by them, they don't have them in Japan so it's probably no good to ask Nissan for one (although they might have them for other cars that might fit the same, like 200SX).

Should be a couple of bucks.

[2fardown]

skyliner33wa: What car did you buy? Any pics?

[Jimbo2000]

mate dont want to freak you out but i bought a private 33 and the thought the smell was strong and just chalked it up to these sorts of cars smeling like that and later found out that the cat had been gutted, better to be safe and check it than sorry.

[SHUTO-BOY]

the dealer probably put shit fuel in it, so give it time i guess

[skyliner33wa]

thanks,

well i doubt it is the cat being gutted, i will find a compliance workshop to do this fix for us, thanks

I have posted pics of my car

it is a

1994 R33 GTSt

82,000 km's

Rebuilt gearbox, with short shifter

heavy duty clutch

APEXi exhaust

GTR Bodykit

Bilstein shocks

It also has that cool feature where the "SKYLINE" lights up

Kris

[skyliner33wa]

another

[Guest RedLineGTR]

looks nice thoe..

[pushead]

congrats and nice car. With the fuel restrictor, there should be heaps of dull black plastic around it. Look for any signs of holes etc.. Use stika-flex to patch it up. You can get the stuff from your local bunnings

[Jetdat]

car looks very nice indeed...

[skyliner33wa]

thanks, also whilst on the topic of getting things, does anyone know where i can get a new power window switch, and center gear stick plastic thingy (sorry dunno what it is called)

cheers

kris

[pushead]

go down to your local nissan, they can order them for you or try your wreckers

[ix9]

Kris,

Nice ride buddy! I got the same fuel smelling problem too! Which reminds me, I gotta get some sikaflex to fix it

Another job for the weekend

[skyliner33wa]

thanks man,

just a few small probs with it but other thank that it's been good

I'm gonna get mine fixed properly depending on how easy it is or not, if not i will grab tube of sikadlex (we sell it) and do it myself

[MM2death]

Hey i've got a problem regarding pressure build up in my tank.

Everytime i undo the cap i get quite alot of fumes escaping. What's the problem? Isn't there a breather line just down from the filler cap?

Thanks,

Scott