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NCT - damaged fuel door

  • 15-07-2018 8:04pm
    #1
    Magzire
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 129 ✭✭


    At the moment i have it cable tie to hold it in place, it doesn't look broken from the outside. Is this a fail? Do they actually check the fuel cap?


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  • #2
    Snotty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,298 ✭✭✭Snotty


    Is the cable tie on the outside? Can you see it?

    If you get it closed from the inside, they don't check it at all.


  • #3
    Magzire
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 129 ✭✭Magzire


    Snotty wrote: »
    Is the cable tie on the outside? Can you see it?

    If you get it closed from the inside, they don't check it at all.

    From the inside, doesnt look damaged from the outside.


  • #4
    mgbgt1978
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,261 ✭✭✭mgbgt1978


    9.Check that a fuel tank cap is present and of the correct type. Check that the fuel cap seal is present and is not damaged

    From the NCT Manual...Item 50


  • #5
    Magzire
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 129 ✭✭Magzire


    Would a local mechanic be able to fix, or need to order parts?


  • #6
    Magzire
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 129 ✭✭Magzire


    mgbgt1978 wrote: »
    9.Check that a fuel tank cap is present and of the correct type. Check that the fuel cap seal is present and is not damaged

    From the NCT Manual...Item 50

    Thats fuel cap, not fuel door. :confused:


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  • #7
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,520 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Magzire wrote: »
    Thats fuel cap, not fuel door. :confused:

    And how do you think they’ll check the fuel cap?

    So does the fuel door open and close normally, just the hinge is a cable tie, or is the cable tie holding it closed?

    Also, what car is it?


  • #8
    Peatys
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,881 ✭✭✭Peatys


    mgbgt1978 wrote: »
    9.Check that a fuel tank cap is present and of the correct type. Check that the fuel cap seal is present and is not damaged

    From the NCT Manual...Item 50

    I had a cheapo universal plastic cap with the yellow fins for years, was never mentioned in the nct


  • #9
    wonski
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,685 ✭✭✭✭wonski


    If it is just the door and the cap is fully secure you will be fine.

    Had it missing in previous car and no issues.

    Edit:providing there is an access to the cap of course. Just remove the flap for the test.


  • #10
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,153 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    Remove it for the test, as wonski said.


  • #11
    Magzire
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 129 ✭✭Magzire


    It passed, just need to replace the side head light.
    In doing that after the test i notice they remove the air intake to the engine or just incompetent to notice. I don't know whats worst :)


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  • #12
    CiniO
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,069 ✭✭✭✭CiniO


    Magzire wrote: »
    It passed, just need to replace the side head light.
    In doing that after the test i notice they remove the air intake to the engine or just incompetent to notice. I don't know whats worst :)

    You mean NCT guys removed your air intake?
    Why would they.

    I strongly doubt it.

    Also I don't think it's a reason for fail.


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