filling the tank up, 10 minutes later............

[markuk]

anyone else have this problem filling up at the gas station....... because
mines a cat version you can only use unleaded, but every time i fill up, the pump nozzle constantly clicks the fuel off as if the car is full of petrol.
so it takes 5 minutes to fill the car up! any idea how to fill up without the
wait or is it a known design problem?

[PetrolTed]

All together now "They all do that sir"

Well mine does and I know of an S3 that does too...

[Roy C]

Aren't you glad you've got those nice clean cats - only £500 each

Have you tried rotating the nozzle 180 degrees, or doesn't it work on a "C"?

Roy

[PetrolTed]

Tried every angle to no avail.

As for cats, I've only got one - the other box turned out to be empty. Must have run out of stock the day they built my car

[richb]

My S3c used to do this but it was a bit better if I pointed the nozzle forwards if you see what I mean, oh and also pulling it out a bit so some air can escape as the fuel goes in helps. R...

[PetrolTed]

I just fill it up with the handle half depressed. Takes longer but fewer annoying clicks.

[ianw]

Have the same problem on my V8S, but thought this was cause by having the tank foam filled.

[paul r]

Sounds crazy but I used to use Ted's method on my Chimp but also holding up the pipe at the same time. (no rude comments please!)

[JSG]

My S3xc does it as well, turning the nozzle doesn't seem to help, so I go with the half nozzle theory. It might take longer but it gives ordinary car owners longer to admire a S series.

[markuk]

thanks guys, thought it was just mine!!
makes you think though...like didnt TVR ever fill up their pre production cars?
dont you just love em! still, live an learn.

[rogerS]

Stick the nozzle in upside down, pointing slightly aft- that seems to do the trick on my S3.

[tvrmark]

quote:
Aren't you glad you've got those nice clean cats - only £500 each

Have you tried rotating the nozzle 180 degrees, or doesn't it work on a "C"?

Roy

It does work on a "C", well some of the time, must be down to the pump.

Mark

[John Bull]

Mark - You will find they all do this, the filler pipe fills up faster than the fuel tank accepts the fuel. I tend to point the nozzel down the pipe (the angle needs to be just right) and hold it slighly away so I can see when it's full. A bit of patience always helps, although I know the temptation to be off up the road is very strong!

[Stevielad]

Same problem - I find holding it upside down and angling slightly backwards helps! Different fuels seem to be a bit more foamy than others too.

[petert]

ianw .... If you are still out there ...?

Does the foam filling work?
Does it stop the petrol sloshing around?
I guess a space needs to be cleared in the foam for the float to work?

Peter T.