Westfield Aero Style fuel cap

[Michael Whitworth]

I am looking for a fuel cap insert, has anyone got one they want to sell before I buy the full kit from Westfield.

I was hoping to pick one up from other suppliers but I have had 2 that don't fit.
I am not bothered whether it is a locking cap or not.

[matthew902]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262238386819

 

I believe there was a thread on here some time back that recommended this one, believe it was noted that it is shinier than the original.

[Wessex]

You have pm

[Tim Reid]

Looks like you already have a couple of options but I'm thinking of changing my original WF silver one to a black one.

Full kit including two keys.

[Michael Whitworth]

On 06/08/2020 at 19:17, matthew902 said:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262238386819

 

I believe there was a thread on here some time back that recommended this one, believe it was noted that it is shinier than the original.

 

That looks like it might be too small, I have messaged them for the cap diameter, I need 3"(76) that fits into a funnel with 4"(102mm).

 

22 hours ago, Wessex said:

You have pm

 

Thanks for the offer Malcolm but sadly too small.

 

1 hour ago, Tim (TimDave25) - Joint Thames Valley AO said:

Looks like you already have a couple of options but I'm thinking of changing my original WF silver one to a black one.

Full kit including two keys.

 

Hi Tim, Do you have any measurements for yours?

 

Apparently mine is an earlier cap, I have no idea when they changed to the smaller one so the one in the Westfield shop is unlikely to fit anyway.

 

My car is a 94 model I believe.

[Tim Reid]

1 hour ago, Michael Whitworth said:

 

That looks like it might be too small, I have messaged them for the cap diameter, I need 3"(76) that fits into a funnel with 4"(102mm).

 

 

Thanks for the offer Malcolm but sadly too small.

 

 

Hi Tim, Do you have any measurements for yours?

 

Apparently mine is an earlier cap, I have no idea when they changed to the smaller one so the one in the Westfield shop is unlikely to fit anyway.

 

My car is a 94 model I believe.

I'm pretty sure mines 3" pcd 6 bolt mounting, 51mm to 57mm stepped fuel hose neck.

 

I'm surprised your filler is 3" to 4". Maybe you could use a hose for the step change.

[Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman]

Earlier Kit Bodywork, depending on car model, could have loads of differences around the tank/fuel pump/filler area, compared to current much simpler ZK’s.

 

Many of the non-full kit Zetec models, for instance, used an in tank pump, complex breather pipe/filler neck arrangement, often with carbon canister, and had a flushed in, vented, filler cap.
 

Unlike ZK’s, which have an external pump, very basic external vent, with roll over valve, and a surface mount, non-vented cap.

[Michael Whitworth]

1 hour ago, Tim (TimDave25) - Joint Thames Valley AO said:

I'm pretty sure mines 3" pcd 6 bolt mounting, 51mm to 57mm stepped fuel hose neck.

 

I'm surprised your filler is 3" to 4". Maybe you could use a hose for the step change.

 

The problem is the size/diameter of the mounting plate/ring If I use a smaller one the hole in the bodywork will be too big.

 

1 hour ago, Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Secretary said:

Earlier Kit Bodywork, depending on car model, could have loads of differences around the tank/fuel pump/filler area, compared to current much simpler ZK’s.

 

Many of the non-full kit Zetec models, for instance, used an in tank pump, complex breather pipe/filler neck arrangement, often with carbon canister, and had a flushed in, vented, filler cap.
 

Unlike ZK’s, which have an external pump, very basic external vent, with roll over valve, and a surface mount, non-vented cap.

 

You are not wrong but I find this is true with most bits on our little cars, as you mentioned in another thread about valuing a Westfield "No 2 are the same"

[Michael Whitworth]

I ordered a 3" cap from Burton Power that fitted the Hole but when locked it did not seat and you could move cap in and out about 5 mm. So it looks like I will have to send that back and order the same part but with the flange.

https://www.burtonpower.com/aero-fuel-filler-cap-3-cap-8-hole-x-4-pcd-flange-moccap2.html  @ £79.90 incl VAT.

 

 

This looks like the same item Made by Newton Equipment.

https://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/p/flush-fitting-fuel-cap-120mm-diameter-cap2 @ £98.27 incl VAT

Burtons Part is listed as a Mocal Aeroquip product but the cap they sent me had a label for Think Automotive Ltd But was in a Newton Equipment box.

 

Thats some multi tier distribution. I bet the part only costs £1 to make. lol