Fuel cap

[Alicia]

The strap thingy that holds the fuel cap to the car has snapped off. I wouldn't worry but I've driven off twice now leaving it behind on the pump and had to go back so I need a replacement. Can anyone tell me the part number and where I get one from? Can I change just the strap?

[gregers]

have you tried the dealers?fords/vw/seat.
wouldve thought this happens quite often so wouldnt think it would be too hard to get hold off?

or try looking on ebay maybe.

[Mirez]

Alicia is this for the Mk3 or Mk2? I have the part numbers for both the "Cap assembly" as VW claim you can't order the strap on its own for the Sharan / Galaxy. I've then got the part number for the strap from a Passat which is a direct fit

If its for your Mk3 then that's a go to Ford job.

[Chrispb]

Did the early Mk3 have a cap then as my 61 reg is capless or automatic

[gregers]

i take it chris you dont have a filler cap(so to speak)?,my missus 60 reg smax doesnt but my 08 smax does,strange aint it.

[Chrispb]

Don't know if there's a knack to getting the  nozzle in but it does love to keep you waiting before it opens up

[Mirez]

Reminds me of something else

AFAIK its Ford's easy fuel system so you can only use the right nozzle in the hole (oh-er) - again AFAIK, it became standard equipment on the whole Ford range around 59/10 plate.