nacitar Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 How would one go about getting a normal, modern type fuel cap for a 280z? I presume I would need to fabricate some new filler neck of sorts to one with a different thread pattern and such. Has this been done before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78zstyle Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Help me understand what you mean by modern? Whats not modern about ours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nacitar Posted August 7, 2012 Author Share Posted August 7, 2012 I simply mean that in all cars I've seen, mid eighties and onward, the gas cap wasn't like a radiator cap like the s30. I mean "modern" as in how todays cars have them, not implying inferiority. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letitsnow Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 I'm a little curious as to what this might gain you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galderdi Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 I was told by my engineer I needed to modernise mine so that my modifications would comply with our local regulations. I took the filler and cap from a 280zx and modified (welded) the bend to suit the S30. I also had to redrill the mounting bolts around the filler ring to match the S30. Other than that it works a treat. The only trick is sealing the weld so it doesn't rust using a paint that won't disolve when fuel hits it. I actually think he was wrong but it was easier to do the modification rather than argue with an "Expert". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winstonusmc Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 I know here in Cali with the vapor recovery, it doesnt work. It wont latch on and seal, at least for me. So a fill up is kinda sketchy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AkRev Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 yep, it has been done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nacitar Posted August 7, 2012 Author Share Posted August 7, 2012 yep, it has been done. Using the approach mentioned by galderdi, I suppose? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_Austin Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 I know here in Cali with the vapor recovery, it doesnt work. It wont latch on and seal, at least for me. So a fill up is kinda sketchy That part is annoying, but vapor recovery has fallen out of favor, and now we wait for stations to remove the fancy nozzles that they were mandated to install. The postive side, depending on your outlook, is that SMOG test stations appear generally appear not to bother with buying the bayonet vacuum test cap, and usually just make that part of the bi-annual check as 'Not Tested' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AkRev Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 yep, not from a zx though. Cancer started showing around the old one, cut it all out and fit in "modern" one from a newer car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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