Post reply

The message has the following error or errors that must be corrected before continuing:
Warning: this topic has not been posted in for at least 180 days.
Unless you're sure you want to reply, please consider starting a new topic.
Attachments: (Clear attachments)
Restrictions: 6 per post (6 remaining), maximum total size 64.00 MB, maximum individual size 29.30 MB
Uncheck the attachments you no longer want attached
Click or drag files here to attach them.
(Clear attachments)
Other options
Shortcuts: ALT+S post or ALT+P preview

Topic summary

Posted by Bucko
 - June 15, 2021, 18:44:32 PM
Quote from: drifter-paul on June 14, 2021, 05:41:52 AM

I am replacing my petrol cap (after 170,000kK) because the fuel comes up thru the keyhole. Despite believing this was a California only requirement(for their EPA regulations), I obtained and fitted the vent "seal" - NO difference.

The petrol cap is quite complicated with washers and filters and tunnels, but no discernible fault or wear,(even tried filling it an inch lower than the lower collar) -so I have given up, time for a new one, arriving this week hopefully - a little hard to source.

P~

Mine leaks there too.  I took it apart to clean  - that's how I noticed the seal in question was absent.
Posted by drifter-paul
 - June 14, 2021, 05:41:52 AM

I am replacing my petrol cap (after 170,000kK) because the fuel comes up thru the keyhole. Despite believing this was a California only requirement(for their EPA regulations), I obtained and fitted the vent "seal" - NO difference.

The petrol cap is quite complicated with washers and filters and tunnels, but no discernible fault or wear,(even tried filling it an inch lower than the lower collar) -so I have given up, time for a new one, arriving this week hopefully - a little hard to source.

P~

Posted by Bucko
 - June 13, 2021, 13:42:38 PM

Had to do some digging but found that 01 1500 Canadian models definitely had the seal. 

Posted by tj
 - June 13, 2021, 06:11:17 AM

That is an interesting one.

When I tore down my 99 for paint I had this same question. At that time, I couldn't remember if I removed this seal and lost it or there wasn't one there to begin with.

When I looked at the part number (I like the Partzilla related fitment section), I found that my KLR650 uses the same part (also labelled CA). I checked the KLR and found that it did have a small o-ring type seal in the gas cap vent hole...so I installed one on the Drifter.

Interested what others have found as well.

Posted by Bucko
 - June 12, 2021, 22:05:10 PM

Is there supposed to be a seal on the gas tank vent - into which the little cone on the underside of the cap fits?  The parts fiche shows a seal but in a "CA" box which I believe means: 'California only'.  I took the cap off to clean the vent (it was partially plugged) and didn't notice a seal there but wonder if I dropped it somewhere when removing the cap. Curious if others have this seal.


SMF spam blocked by CleanTalk