Fuel Cap Rusted

[radness 0]

Hi Guys,

 

I'm sure im not alone with this issue but i've noticed that the rim of my fuel inlet is all rusted (the bit were the cap screws onto). I also notice that whenever it rains water lies in the fuel cap area and never leaves unless i dry it with a piece of paper. This is a pain.

 

Has anyone resolved this issue? is it easy to replace the rusty opening?

 

I assume this is affecting my fuel system pressuring as i NEVER hear it depressurise when i unscrew, ever other car i've had depressurizes when opening the cap. I guess the rust bubbles are creating leaks.

 

Anyway, any ideas?

 

Thanks

[Jon_vr6 1]

There is a hole below the fuel cap that allows water to escape that is probably blocked, happened on mine just got a long bit of tubing and pushed it through the hole to remove the blockage!

[VR6 0]

What does this have to do with your engine? :scratch:

 

Moving ..

[A1 VR6 0]

I would also suggest that you remove the rubber boot and clean out behind it as that area is a real dirt trap and it builds up and stays wet which is probably adding to the rust problem.

[radness 0]

What does this have to do with your engine? :scratch:

 

Moving ..

 

 

If it rusts over and i can't put the fuel hose in and my poor engine won't start ;)

 

thanks for the move buddy

[radness 0]

thanks for the suggestions, never knew about that drainage hole, must be badly blocked for me to not even notice it Any way to remove the rust on it though ? i don't fancy sanding it down considering lol

[radness 0]

just thought i'd update;

 

yup drainage hole FILLED with rust. I basically found the drainage hole by feeling inside the wheel arch, it's over to the slight left of the fuel cap, stuck a small screw driver up it a few times and cleared out all the crap. drains wonderfully now.

 

thanks :)

[Jon_vr6 1]

Good stuff mine kept doing it for years always thought it was a fuel leak but turned out to be water glad you got it sorted!!