Fuel hole "flipper" question.

YamahaR6 · 09-05-2009, 10:26 PM

I am not sure what's it's called, but on other most cars I know, there's a "flip" blocking the fuel hole if you are not filling the gas and flip opens when you put the pump into the fuel hole. But somehow it doesn't exist on the 370z?

Not sure if it's just my car but want to make sure others are the same.

Thanks in advance

spearfish25 · 09-05-2009, 10:37 PM

Oh, it exists.

Tonight I was filling up and didn't push the fuel nozzle in far enough. Gas went all over the side of my car. Always be sure to push the fuel nozzle in or you'll get a nasty surprise like I did.

YamahaR6 · 09-05-2009, 10:58 PM

Just checked my fuel tank,

It seems like the fuel flipper broke. I no longer have that flipper in the hole.

Take a look:

The two red I circle indicates that the flip should be there. I might be wrong.

Do you think it will cover by warrenty?

YamahaR6 · 09-05-2009, 11:17 PM

Tried to google it. Suppose some cars have the Gas tank metal flapper and apparently, the newer cars don't.

Can anyone else confirm that their 370z has it or not?

Chan Chee Hoe · 09-06-2009, 01:06 AM

My Camry came with it,but the 370z don't have it.

Cjanik · 09-06-2009, 01:14 AM

actually, in order for the "flipper" to open, a nozzle has to be inserted into the hole.

With that said, the two marks in the picture above, is probably the release button to make the flipper open up. (if there's a "flipper").

the fords are like that, you can see two little notches in the nozzle entrance and thats what opens up their internal cover.

tru_Asiatik · 09-06-2009, 02:17 AM

ive always wonder that too
first time i checked was a week after i bought the car in april

mine looks exactly the pic on top
so i dunno if its further inside

YamahaR6 · 09-06-2009, 06:46 AM

So I guess the 370z doesn't come with it. I thought mine broke...

semtex · 09-06-2009, 06:49 AM

Mine has one, and it's visible. Unfortunately, I'm on vacation right now and nowhere near my car, or I'd go take a pic for you.

Island_370 · 09-06-2009, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YamahaR6

Mine looks just like this. The "shiny" spots that look like something broke off are the spots where the nozzle rubs as it is inserted. On my car....I cannot see a flapper, all I can see is the bend in the fuel neck. I just checked with a flashlight.

YamahaR6 · 09-06-2009, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Island_370

Mine looks just like this. The "shiny" spots that look like something broke off are the spots where the nozzle rubs as it is inserted. On my car....I cannot see a flapper, all I can see is the bend in the fuel neck. I just checked with a flashlight.

Mine is exactly what you describe.

Can anyone take a pictures "with" the flapper to confirm?

YamahaR6 · 09-07-2009, 10:06 PM

Anyone here can confirm?

kdo2milger · 09-07-2009, 10:25 PM

just do this...

STANT InStant Fill PN 41004 Gas Cap

Trips · 09-07-2009, 10:32 PM

I can confirm that there is no metal flap. I'm surprised that there is none being from the most emissions controlled state California.

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YamahaR6 · 09-08-2009, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple's

I can confirm that there is no metal flap. I'm surprised that there is none being from the most emissions controlled state California.

Cool Thanks.

09-05-2009, 10:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
YamahaR6 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: California Posts: 527 Drives: A Car Rep Power: 17	Fuel hole "flipper" question. I am not sure what's it's called, but on other most cars I know, there's a "flip" blocking the fuel hole if you are not filling the gas and flip opens when you put the pump into the fuel hole. But somehow it doesn't exist on the 370z? Not sure if it's just my car but want to make sure others are the same. Thanks in advance

09-05-2009, 10:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
YamahaR6 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: California Posts: 527 Drives: A Car Rep Power: 17	Just checked my fuel tank, It seems like the fuel flipper broke. I no longer have that flipper in the hole. Take a look: The two red I circle indicates that the flip should be there. I might be wrong. Do you think it will cover by warrenty? Last edited by YamahaR6; 09-05-2009 at 11:38 PM.

09-06-2009, 02:17 AM	#7 (permalink)
tru_Asiatik Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: so cal Posts: 793 Drives: 2009 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 270	ive always wonder that too first time i checked was a week after i bought the car in april mine looks exactly the pic on top so i dunno if its further inside __________________ Stillen G3 CAIStillen CBEBerk's HFCEibach ProkitHotchkis Swaysichiba 15/20mm spacers? Oil coolerStillen PulleyStillen Headers

09-06-2009, 06:49 AM	#9 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 53 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	Mine has one, and it's visible. Unfortunately, I'm on vacation right now and nowhere near my car, or I'd go take a pic for you. __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

09-07-2009, 10:25 PM	#13 (permalink)
kdo2milger OG Priesthood Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 17,859 Drives: NISMO T Rep Power: 59	just do this... STANT InStant Fill PN 41004 Gas Cap __________________ Project *NISMO*

09-05-2009, 10:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	Oh, it exists. Tonight I was filling up and didn't push the fuel nozzle in far enough. Gas went all over the side of my car. Always be sure to push the fuel nozzle in or you'll get a nasty surprise like I did.

09-05-2009, 11:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
YamahaR6 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: California Posts: 527 Drives: A Car Rep Power: 17	Tried to google it. Suppose some cars have the Gas tank metal flapper and apparently, the newer cars don't. Can anyone else confirm that their 370z has it or not?

09-06-2009, 01:06 AM	#5 (permalink)
Chan Chee Hoe Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 861 Drives: 370z,Yellow,7sp A Rep Power: 17	My Camry came with it,but the 370z don't have it.

09-06-2009, 01:14 AM	#6 (permalink)
Cjanik Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 578 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 16	actually, in order for the "flipper" to open, a nozzle has to be inserted into the hole. With that said, the two marks in the picture above, is probably the release button to make the flipper open up. (if there's a "flipper"). the fords are like that, you can see two little notches in the nozzle entrance and thats what opens up their internal cover.

09-06-2009, 06:46 AM	#8 (permalink)
YamahaR6 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: California Posts: 527 Drives: A Car Rep Power: 17	So I guess the 370z doesn't come with it. I thought mine broke...

09-07-2009, 10:06 PM	#12 (permalink)
YamahaR6 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: California Posts: 527 Drives: A Car Rep Power: 17	Anyone here can confirm?

09-07-2009, 10:32 PM	#14 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,728 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	I can confirm that there is no metal flap. I'm surprised that there is none being from the most emissions controlled state California. [IMG][/IMG] __________________ Last edited by Trips; 09-08-2009 at 01:17 AM.

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