petrol filler cap on T350s

[geoffrey]

I have read in various articles that the T350 squirts petrol when the petrol flap is opened. Is this a problem on all cars or is it down to a lack of "technique" ? Also is it just the earlier cars as I have a T350 on order.

Thanks
Geoff

[mjc]

As far as I know this was a problem on the earlier cars, but this was "improved upon" by an upgraded fuel filler.... All new cars now have this upgraded filler as standard.... (I have one on order too!) Not sure how much an improvement it is though...!

[Mrs Fish]

I haven't had any problems with ours, siince we had it looked at

[PetrolTed]

I had this explained to me yesterday (by PW, such a name dropper )

Petrol tanks are not allowed to be vented these days so it's expected for a little bit of pressure to be in the tank. The unique ball valve system used in the T350 can trap fuel in it if you brim the tank. Then when you open it it squirts out at you.

So apparently you shouldn't brim the tank... so I'm told

[fish]

Mine has done this. If you totaly overfill it and brim it when you close the ball valve it will hold a few tablespoons of petrol in the ball. If you then run the tank very low especialy on a hot day a lot of preasure can build up. This can then spurt it some distance.

In generalt the new filler is much improved over the old. It does still require a knack to fill easily but now isn't too bad.

[neil.b]

As long as you do the mental arithmetic - 52 minus whatever you have left in the tank and then use that as an upper limit instead of relying on the pump to cut out, and just take your time, then its fine.

I always let my car stand at the pump for a little while as the fuel reading while in motion can be a bit "fluffy".

I once stopped at a really old fashioned petrol station with really old pumps that had these ancient dials on as opposed to LCD displays. Took me aaaaages to fill up as I was doing it really cautiously. When I eventually came to pay I said to the old guy behind the counter "Got there eventually!" and he said "All sports cars have similar problems", to which I nodded. He then added "but that's nothing compared to the fun you must have in that beauty..."

True

[mjc]

bet that put a smile on your face for the rest of the day!!

[neil.b]

Apologies for thread hijack;

James, if you're reading, who's the person to speak to at Hexham regarding the exhausts? And do you know the name of that guy who we were chatting to who has one?

[fish]

Speak to Tony Abrams on 01434 601666 and the person who had one was John Simpson.

Regards

[neil.b]

Cheers James.

Rang them and they were expecting me!

[geoffrey]

Many thanks to all who responded - pleased to see everyone been nice and positive.

Thanks
Geoff

[rolex]

I was getting a strong smell of petrol in the cabin when filling up and then realised it was the fumes seeping in through the open hatch. I now close it before filling. It would be unwise to smoke if you dont!