tdisedanman
Veteran Member
You can model for me anytime, and your Jetta tooo...(LOL)
The vent system already exists minus the valve present in the A4. The valve is in the fuel tank cap. Running an additional line would just increase the number of tank vents already present.This is a tough one..Maybe a vent hose from the main tank to the filler neck at the top. But you still have to pull the tank, drill and tap/glue..There is no room to work inbetween the rear fender and the inside of the fender well..
Better get a patent on this like schnell! Looks good. What was the cost to make? How much would you charge? I think this is a good tool to carry around in our A5 VWs (I expect the Golf to have the same problem.)I made a funnel to accomodate the larger fuel nozzel used at truck stops after finding myself low on fuel one time with no other option but to use the pump available. This one doesnt work with the largest nozzel (the one with the rim) but its a help.
I made it from 3/4 inch copper pipe and soldered copper [larger pipe]adapters to it. The copper is easy to work with, thin walled so it doesnt constrict much, and conducts static electricity (to ground out the filler system and prevent static build up)
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I made the end just long enough so it could be kept in the filler compartment if used and had fuel on it:
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James You Da ManStElmo said:Bump!
The Dodges don't have this problem. I can fill up at the big rig pumps.rez311 said:If you guys think this is bad, the superduty trucks have this standard too.
My 2001 F350 powerstroke diesel can't even take the big nozzle. Yes. 35 gallons of SLOW pumping diesel. Now that is stupid engineering. I had to fill up with a big nozzle once. It sucked.
Here is my theory. Big rigs fill up at the big rig section. Superduty and passenger diesel vehicles fill up in the commuter car section.
It might have something to do with slowing truckers down. Not that it would be a problem, but just a though.
TDKozan said:Thanks for the idea turnkey!
If you use a 1.5" -> 1" adaptor for the first stage, it fits the rimmed nozzles around here. I've added one minor modification to make mine less prone to spraying: A homemade "O" ring inside the first stage gives a decent seal. Since I couldn't find anything the right size in a couple hours of poking around town, I ended up taking five inches of 1/4" x 7/64" fuel line and used a screw with the head cut off to pin the ends. It's still a pain to use but it eliminates the spraying back.
TK
I consider the adapter for emergencies only. In some rural stations I have encountered only the large nozzle. You have to have a gentle touch on the pump handle to avoid splashing. I would recommend having one.So are these adapted kits working well? Do they handle the high pressure nozzles? Looks like a good thing.
So are these adapted kits working well? Do they handle the high pressure nozzles? Looks like a good thing.