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[JamesV6CDX]

Hi guys

I've searched, but can't find any info.

Do any of you have pics / info re locating the filler behind the number plate, on saloons? Seems a good option for mine!

[Lazydocker]

There may be some pictures taken (and a "How to") in the near future

Needs some welding IIRC

[Kevin Wood]

You need to cut a hole in the steel crossmember behind the bumper and mount a plate that spaces the filler back from the bumper a little. We welded TheBoy's but no reason why a few nuts and bolts couldn't be used instead.

The crossmember then takes all the strain rather than the bumper, which just sits in front of the filler.

Don't believe we took any pictures. Chrisgixer was too ashamed of his handywork with the angle grinder and I was too ashamed of mine with the welder.

 

Kevin

[Lazydocker]

You need to cut a hole in the steel crossmember behind the bumper and mount a plate that spaces the filler back from the bumper a little. We welded TheBoy's but no reason why a few nuts and bolts couldn't be used instead.

The crossmember then takes all the strain rather than the bumper, which just sits in front of the filler.

Don't believe we took any pictures. Chrisgixer was too ashamed of his handywork with the angle grinder and I was too ashamed of mine with the welder.

 

Kevin

But there'll be some taken this time around

[TheBoy]

Don't believe we took any pictures. Chrisgixer was too ashamed of his handywork with the angle grinder and I was too ashamed of mine with the welder.

And I was ashamed of the iron oxide

Mr Wood, your welding looked pretty respectable to me needs more practice so I would suggest trying once again...

[o-meg-a]

would be very james bond lol
do it

[TheBoy]

would be very james bond lol
do it

Some of us already have

[o-meg-a]

do you have special flipping number plates?

Rockets?
Lasers?
 

[Kevin Wood]

do you have special flipping number plates?

Rockets?
Lasers?
 

I suspect the A43 and M40 would feature in the news somewhat more regularly if he did.

[o-meg-a]

i suppose the rocket in this case is the car itself when TheBoy is behind the wheel lol

[feeutfo]

It's easy enough to do, this is the mk1 version, attached solely the plastic bumper, which does flex a little when the filler is attached. TB has the mk2 version where the filler is attached to a flat metal bracket wealded to the cross member to take the stress off the bumper. But the bumper mounting is fine, it's just that TB is a worrier. 

Note that a tow bar complicates matters somewhat, and the bracket used has no catch to hold it open while the filler is attached, the cap is used for this purpose, while the pump nozzle is attached at a horizontal position if needed, depending on access with tow bar and the opening of the bracket used.

[feeutfo]

Also note the filler has to be 300 mil away from the exhaust to comply with cop2 so if using an irmscher either side exhaust exit it really should be in the middle.   

Needs thinking through for your usage.

[Ken T]

This looks nice, I had been thinking about something similar, as mine is attached onto the towbar, and when  I reverse a bit too far, the filler grounds, and get damaged on kerbs etc. However, my local filling station has added a stiff plastic flap around the filler, presumably to control the gas that escapes when you uncouple, about 7" dia, which would foul both the top of the number plate gap and the number plate its self. Hingeing the plate at the top would be a bit easier, but it would restrict your vision when coupling up.

There doesn't seem a better place to fit the filler. All I can think of is to fit another petrol filler on say the other side, but have a gas point in there. This would need a chunk of cutting, welding and painting to look good, with the advantage if you wired up the solenoid, nobody could get access to the cap unless they forced it. However it might still foul a flap like I have described. If I remember, I take a photo next time I fill up.

Ken

[feeutfo]

I know what you mean re those circular guards Ken. It would be better if the number plate hinged further down, as TB said on previous occasions, those guards would be easier to juggle then, hence my comment re tow bar holding the number plate up. I have had one of those fillers on there with bit of fiddle. But it's only the number plate flap angle that hinders. Could probably get another 30 degrees of opening out of that bracket no problem with no tow bar. Most the fillers round here are just a trigger with no guard, so easy enough. But it's something to consider as you say.

[Ken T]

Needs a bit of creative thinking, and back of fag packet design.... After several pints of course !

Ken