Oh,…and no lock,no leak
On my former 1965 S2 a leak developed at the weld joint where the cap assembly joined the down pipe. Just a thought.
Veloce
Well then,It looks like there is no connection between the lock cut-outs and leaking petrol caps,but it is an issue,one which I am determined to overcome, as when I do have my expensive re-spray I do not want fuel pi**ing out all over the rear quarter…
If anyone has any suggestions,they’re welcome…
By the way,I recently fitted the breather adapter to the fuel filler pipe and it has cured the fuel frothing back when filling up…
John 
Mine locks and still leaks.
( on my list to repair)
Robin
John, any luck with the soldering iron?
Far too soon to tell yet,I’ve just made a replacement seal from some neoprene and not had any “spirited” driving yet…
I’ll be back in touch as soon as…
John
Dear All
Have just got back from the Huddersfield autojumble,set off with the fuel light flickering and gave it some over Holme Moss, the light was permanently on when I arrived and no fuel over the 1/4 flank,so filled it to the brim and set off back using the same "spirited driving " techniques,my God it’s a cracking stretch of tarmac on an early Sunday morning,and on my return inspected the rear paintwork…All clear…I don’t know who suggested it but maybe soldering the two vent holes (one either side) and fitting a new neoprene seal seems to of done the job…
Many thanks all…
John
P.S. does anyone else returning from a nice blast have a silly grin all over their face?
John
Where did you get the new seal? I asked Paul Matty and he says he only sells new caps with a seal and Sue Miller says she does not sell them.
Jason 
Jason
Made the seal from a sheet of neoprene I picked up recently at Newark autojumble,but am trying to locate the correct ones,will let you know if I’m successful…
John
Hi
I tried to get a new rubber gasket from the usual suspect with no luck, so I dropped Steve at SJ Sportscars LTD an email on the off chance, but not really expecting much. He emailled me straight back and to my surpise and delight to quote him “I have hundreds”.
I have never used SJ before but will be using them again, after speaking to Steve on the phone I ordered 10 gaskets at ?1.20 +VAT. Cheap as chips and a really nice bloke to deal with.
They came today and are a perfect fit, I am well pleased
If anyone else needs them the Stock code is = SJ026L0007 and their telephone number is 01363 777790.
At ?1.20 much cheaper than the ?45 Paul Matty said I would have to spend on a new cap.
Jason
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