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From: Plymouth
And as a handy link for electrical testing, or screwing into terminal blocks to clip meters and test gear onto 
The fuel catches were disabled for several reasons.
Imagine if the nozzle drops out and spews fuel at full flow all over the forecourt,
the car, and hot exhausts and electrical components.
Seriously, don't do it.
The fuel catches were disabled for several reasons.
Imagine if the nozzle drops out and spews fuel at full flow all over the forecourt,
the car, and hot exhausts and electrical components.
Seriously, don't do it.
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From: Bexley
Ha ha, you've just given me a brilliant idea! I've got a rattly Invidia exhaust, cos the rivets are going. I could put a paperclip in the gap between the end and the pipe to stop the rattle until i can get it repaired.
Cheers!
Cheers!
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From: London
[QUOTE=Nezil,Mar 1 2007, 09:23 AM] It's bothered me for some time that in almost every other country, when filling up with petrol, you can hook up the handle, and let it do itself.
I'm sure it's just some silly UK health and safety legislation, but it annoys me none the less.
After a bit of investigation, I noticed that there are some small holes in the side of the filler handle.
Last time I filled up, I tried sticking a paperclip through the hole in the side, and it works! The handle will hook onto the paperclip poked through the hole and let you relax as it fills your car with fuel.
Before you ask, of course it does click off as you'd expect once it's full!
I've found it best to use one of those large paperclips, not one with ripples in it, just a flat one as it's a bit stronger, but a little one will work.
Give it a go, in this weather I love being able to put my hands in my pockets while my car fills up.
I'm sure it's just some silly UK health and safety legislation, but it annoys me none the less.
After a bit of investigation, I noticed that there are some small holes in the side of the filler handle.
Last time I filled up, I tried sticking a paperclip through the hole in the side, and it works! The handle will hook onto the paperclip poked through the hole and let you relax as it fills your car with fuel.
Before you ask, of course it does click off as you'd expect once it's full!
I've found it best to use one of those large paperclips, not one with ripples in it, just a flat one as it's a bit stronger, but a little one will work.
Give it a go, in this weather I love being able to put my hands in my pockets while my car fills up.
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From: Herefordshire
Originally Posted by chrispayze,Mar 1 2007, 09:28 AM
Tis indeed a H&S thing. There are reports of people locking the pump on, then going back to their seats in the car, working up a static charge, which promptly discharges into the fuel tank via the metal nozzle and hey presto, instant fireball.
Chances are probably slim to none, but it has been known! Think I saw a forecourt vid of one once....
Chances are probably slim to none, but it has been known! Think I saw a forecourt vid of one once....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaeVCNZuLBM
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From: The Middle of Nowhere
Handy hint!
Not so much for the S but for the XJR when I'm putting 80 Litres of Fuel in it (thats right 80)
My hand cramps after a while. No danger of the Nozzle coming out as the fuel tank nozzle is top mounted
Not so much for the S but for the XJR when I'm putting 80 Litres of Fuel in it (thats right 80)
My hand cramps after a while. No danger of the Nozzle coming out as the fuel tank nozzle is top mounted
