Neil220 Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 I have a 1996 1.6 K series Super Sport with the unattractive black plastic (Metro?) fuel filler cap.I'd like to replace it with an aero type.Caterham sell one at £165.70 plus £10 postage, what I find very annoying is they then add 20% VAT to the postage! (postage doesn't attract VAT)A total of £177.70.I only need the cap and gasket part, not the whole assembly which I already have.Has anyone sourced a suitable cap, locking or non locking is fine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony P Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 Think Automotive would be a good place to start... they have a whole load of quality 'Aero' style filler caps (one item is described as a direct replacement for a Caterham - but which particular cap it is a direct replacement for, I cannot tell).I think you need to buy the backing funnel and retaining ring separately - but if the outer cap will actually fit to the in-boot arrangement you already have, then you might save some money (otherwise... probably not).They also have 'faux' aero style cap replacements with centre-locking which might work if there is one of the correct size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 These are who you need, Newton Equipment, website is www.newton-equipment.comAlan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NS Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 I'll second Newton Equipment. Good quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 YHBM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil220 Posted May 16, 2022 Author Share Posted May 16, 2022 Thanks all for the advice and information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisC Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 Having done the conversion from metro to CC aero before you will need the back hose. The mount holes are different and need to be drilled out. It's actually covered in the old (2015) build manual under upgrades, so it's worth checking there. Newton make the CC aero unit, so an unbranded version is available from them.Vat is charged on the service of "postage and packing", it's not just postage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick T Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 Hi Neil,I do have a silver aero cap surplus to requirement. Good condition with keys but it was off a Duratec.pm if you are interested cheersNick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted May 19, 2022 Member Share Posted May 19, 2022 "It's actually covered in the old (2015) build manual under upgrades, so it's worth checking there."Thanks to some highly constructive nudging I think that I have now found this. I'll send it to anyone who asks.Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan sigma 140 Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 I have the original Rover cap and I'm wondering if you can buy a better looking replacement that fits the original Rover filler neck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felixgogo Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 As far as fitting - I posted about my fitting with pics and links I used on:https://www.caterhamlotus7.club/forum/techtalk/fitting-aircraft-fuel-capHope that helps,Thanks - Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil220 Posted May 21, 2022 Author Share Posted May 21, 2022 Many thanks to:club/users/jonathan-kayclub/users/felixgogoclub/users/7swFor all the information.I have one (I hope) final question.I asked Caterham if their aero cap was a direct replacement for my car.They replied that it was but their part only has 2 pipes connected but my car has 3!Anyone know how this works?FUEL FILLER CAP SILVER AERO INJECTION CARS (30T066A)Your question: Is this a direct replacement for my black plastic Rover part on my 1996 K series Supersport?Answer: Hello Neil, you will be able to fit this filler assembly in place of your existing one but you will need to drill new holes for the mounting of the new flange. The new flange will cover the existing holes on the current cap so they will not be visible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeecyclecode Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Did you find the solution to this? I'm in this situation currently having ordered the CC aero cap & filler neck (I figured it would be easier to use the new neck with the correct holes rather than drill the old one out). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil220 Posted November 28, 2022 Author Share Posted November 28, 2022 I bought a Caterham one 2nd hand from here, I've not fitted it yet.Caterham said " just blank off the extra hose"I'm going to put a T piece in and connect it to the other. If it's a breather or vent I don't like the idea of just blinking it off.If you have the Rover Metro black plastic cap then you will need to drill new holes to fit the Caterham Aero cap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeecyclecode Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 Thanks Neil - I think I agree with you, and the T piece is a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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