Vantage gas cap
#16
05-20-2018, 01:03 PM
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Oxnard, Ca
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On my recent trip to Arizona, when I stoped to fill up with gas. As I unscrewed my gas cap, it came apart in about 4 parts. The top metal part that you turn, the bottom that threads into the filler neck, and the metal ring that attaches the tether. I reassemble all of the parts, and screwed it together. I drove to the local Aston Martin dealer in Scottsdale, they did not have a fuel cap in stock. So they checked my work and said I assembled it correctly so far it's staying together. Any one else have this problem?
Ron
Ron
I was told if there is no warning lights on the dash, and I was able to reassemble the cap my self. Then no new cap from Aston Martin.
When I asked what happens if the Comes apart again and can't be reassembled, I was told I can drive the car to a dealer without the gas cap and at that point it will be replaced.
Ron
#18
05-20-2018, 02:31 PM
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Oxnard, Ca
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#22
05-23-2018, 06:27 PM
Hey BDubbs...was that price American dollar? I found the listed price on AM bits can fool you as higher when you check out and get billed.
I have bought many items from AM bits..good company but you need to watch and convert cost to know real pricing...
Safe driving....
I have bought many items from AM bits..good company but you need to watch and convert cost to know real pricing...
Safe driving....
#24
06-07-2018, 09:30 AM
2006 V8 Vantage Gas Cap fix - How to do it for under $30
Hi all,
I found out that the Rover gas cap is a perfect replacement (see pictures for part number) and permanently solved the OBDII error code and warning light on my dashboard. It is very easy to disassemble the original Aston Martin cap and swap out all of the internal bits (see pictures). All you need is a screwdriver to pry out the plastic ring and it is a five minute job. Make sure you take note on the correct placement/alignment of parts on the new cap and replicate on the Aston metal shell.
I found out that the Rover gas cap is a perfect replacement (see pictures for part number) and permanently solved the OBDII error code and warning light on my dashboard. It is very easy to disassemble the original Aston Martin cap and swap out all of the internal bits (see pictures). All you need is a screwdriver to pry out the plastic ring and it is a five minute job. Make sure you take note on the correct placement/alignment of parts on the new cap and replicate on the Aston metal shell.
#27
06-07-2018, 10:38 AM
Hi, I know it was an Emissions Code for sure (low vacuum pressure?) but it was last Fall, and I do not remember the number on the scanner, sorry about that. I will check to see if the code was stored and if it is still there I will post it.
#28
06-07-2018, 11:04 AM
Hi all,
I found out that the Rover gas cap is a perfect replacement (see pictures for part number) and permanently solved the OBDII error code and warning light on my dashboard. It is very easy to disassemble the original Aston Martin cap and swap out all of the internal bits (see pictures). All you need is a screwdriver to pry out the plastic ring and it is a five minute job. Make sure you take note on the correct placement/alignment of parts on the new cap and replicate on the Aston metal shell.
I found out that the Rover gas cap is a perfect replacement (see pictures for part number) and permanently solved the OBDII error code and warning light on my dashboard. It is very easy to disassemble the original Aston Martin cap and swap out all of the internal bits (see pictures). All you need is a screwdriver to pry out the plastic ring and it is a five minute job. Make sure you take note on the correct placement/alignment of parts on the new cap and replicate on the Aston metal shell.
Could you share your trick please.
#29
06-07-2018, 12:15 PM
The metal ring just slid off the gas cap. You will notice that there was no tether attached to it in my car. Not sure whether the prior owner had tinkered with it but it does not look like it. It was kept in place by the plastic ring on top, nothing else