S/T or R center fuel filler cap

[Nordschleife]

If you have a Blau or similar center filler cap, what is the mounting angle (in degrees) of your car's filler neck where it meets the hood/bonnet?

Does anyone have measurements on a race/rallye filler neck? No sense in re-inventing the wheel. I'm looking to modify a standard SWB fuel tank with an R-type neck that comes through the front hood. I'll be using an Enots 3.5" filler with a surrounding "bowl" to catch overflow and vent it.

Sincere thanks in advance for any advice or measurements you might provide.

Best Regards,
Andy

[John Z Goriup]

Andy,

it's not a matter of re-inventing the wheel, it's a matter of different owners / builders using different tanks and different locations for the hole for the filler pipe. That pretty much makes each and every through-the-hood filler installation a one-off, custom project. There simply is no one-angle-fits-all formula. Sorry !

I don't think anyone on this board wants to with-hold information, but you really need to lay this out for yourself using your car, mark your hood, your tank, and more importantly,...you need to have all the components you'll require in hand before you start.

Note: I suggest you'll be better off with a later, large capacity fuel tank designed for a space-saver spare. It offers a larger flat area for the mounting of a large enough filler pipe. A lot easier to work on.

Of course another solution is to order one of TRE's ready-to-install tanks and be done with it. Then the only thing you have to do is the opening in the hood.

Best of luck

JZG

[super9064]

Hey Andy,
Johns right its a lot easier to buy one from TRE. Its very nice, powder coated, great welds, you can also have it made with a locking inner cap for security and safety. You can take a look at mine, its at Karrosserie.

[Nordschleife]

Thanks, guys. You're right of course, good advice. I'll call TRE and inquire.

Rob, I may drop by Karosserie and see your tank, thanks for the heads up!

Best Regards,
Andy