Rain water collecting in the fuel filler flap

zedder3 · Post by **zedder3** » Tue 27 Oct, 2009 09:58

Hi,

I've noticed that rain water is collecting within the fuel filler, somehow getting into the flap and making a nice little pool under the filler cap. Is this common, or is there meant to be a seal around the inside of the flap? Mine obviously has a gap around it and was wondering the best way to address this.

Thanks a lot.

Andy

Post by **Robert T** » Tue 27 Oct, 2009 10:03

No seal, but there is a drain hole in the bottom of the rubber boot which gets blocked. Just needs a gentle poke with something long and pointy and a good sluice through with some clean water. Think I used a wooden kebab skewer last time. We've probably all had this problem at some point or other.

Cheers R.

jollyassassin · Post by **jollyassassin** » Tue 27 Oct, 2009 10:04

Quite a common problem, the drain hole gets blocked & the water collects. Just have a feel for the drain hole in at the bottom of the seal & clear it with a drinking straw or a stick

zedder3 · Post by **zedder3** » Tue 27 Oct, 2009 10:07

Ahhhh I see. Sounds quite simple then! Phew.

Thanks guys

zedder3 · Post by **zedder3** » Fri 06 Nov, 2009 09:33

I might be being quite stupid here but I can't find this drainage hole!

Any further tips?

Thanks

jollyassassin · Post by **jollyassassin** » Fri 06 Nov, 2009 10:26

Run your finger around the bottom of the seal & you should feel it, might have some silt in the bottom if it hasnt been cleaned in awhile.

Frank.A · Post by **Frank.A** » Fri 06 Nov, 2009 11:16

Does this picture help?

zedder3 · Post by **zedder3** » Fri 06 Nov, 2009 12:11

Ah ha!!!

Thanks so much Frank. I can't see this hole as there's always water/sludge but now I will definitely find it!!

heng1028 · Post by **heng1028** » Tue 10 Nov, 2009 13:34

i used an airgun to blow it through. never had water filled up anymore

Dave L2 · Post by **Dave L2** » Tue 10 Nov, 2009 15:21

Robert T wrote:No seal, but there is a drain hole in the bottom of the rubber boot which gets blocked. Just needs a gentle poke with something long and pointy and a good sluice through with some clean water. Think I used a wooden kebab skewer last time. We've probably all had this problem at some point or other.

Cheers R.

How many times have you answered this question now Rob?

Mike Fishwick · Post by **Mike Fishwick** » Tue 10 Nov, 2009 15:24

Someone should place a detailed article with pictures in the Knowledgebase, but it's virtually impossible to do so these days.

I used to be the Knowledgebase Moderator, but somehow I got the sack a few months ago - don't know why . . .

Post by **Robert T** » Tue 10 Nov, 2009 15:38

Dave L2 wrote:How many times have you answered this question now Rob?

I lost count, but the drain hole is still in the same place.

Mike, I suspect that it is more to do with the level of admin rights you would need to move posts into a restricted forum than anything to do with your moderating skills. A sticky with the submission process wouldn't go amiss (Mods - pretty please).

Cheers R.

estocks · Post by **estocks** » Tue 10 Nov, 2009 15:58

Mike Fishwick wrote:I used to be the Knowledgebase Moderator, but somehow I got the sack a few months ago - don't know why . . .

Probably when your account went to Guest you lost your permissions.

Jamezee · Post by **Jamezee** » Sat 14 Nov, 2009 01:58

Just had same problem, the hole is tiny and gets blocked so easy. I gave it a blast with the hose and watched as it drained onto the sill and also under the car.

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Rain water collecting in the fuel filler flap

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