The Z3 fuel filler lake

[Davil]

Does anyone else experience a small lake beneath the fuel filler cap when washing the car? Doesn’t seem to be any sort of drain hole.

I’ve re-purposed a fuzzy pink sponge thing just for this job. Works a treat.

 

[Ianmc]

There is a small drain hole in the rubber that needs to be kept clear.

 

[abh29]

Ours was very caked up to extent we could find it , but was easy to feed a length of Strimmer Cord up the drain tube from the bottom. Now make habit of checking when washing the car.

 

[Davil]

Thanks! I’ll investigate next wash. Much appreciated Ian & abh.

 

[Stevo7682]

After much effort trying to get a half decent picture ( that was in focus) here we go

 

[Davil]

Brilliant. Thanks!

 

[Stevo7682]

Clean the muck away find the hole inside of a pen Strimmer wire ( if thick enough) or similar to clear then pour some water to make sure clear and draining.
Stephen.

 

[Mazza]

If you ever take it out to clean, make sure you unclip the bottom end of the drain tube from the fuel tank.
I didn’t, and I ended up breaking it off where it joins the fuel cap gaiter.
Luckily I managed to fix it with gorilla glue.

 

[the Nefyn cat]

Isn't that going a little bit far to clean it? One hesitates to mention his name again, but even @andyglym doesn't go that far. Or does he?


Said the bloke who really should wash his own car, but would rather wait till it rains again. I'm sure it will, one day. It is Wales, after all.

 

[gookah]

even @andyglym doesn't go that far. Or does he?

he waxes the inside of the tube weekly

 

[the Nefyn cat]

he waxes the inside of the tube weekly

Damn these euphemisms.

 

[Nodzed]

he waxes the inside of the tube weekly

Wax made from the teardrops of Unicorns.

 

[the Nefyn cat]

Wax made from the teardrops of Unicorns.

Oh yeah?

Nearly finished.