Fuel filler hose shield rusted out

FuryIII

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Ohio

• Jul 31, 2012

• #1

Just installed RC's shackle relocators and found the shield that protects the fuel filler hose to the tank is rusted out. Local yards don't have one. Any body know where I could pick one up?

 

wheelinscott

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Ogden

• Jul 31, 2012

• #2

I took my out a long while back and haven't noticed any ill effects...

 

Vanimal

NAXJA Forum User

Location

escondido, ca

• Jul 31, 2012

• #3

yea, mine's been gone for a while. the only benefit i can really see of having it there is protection from people cutting it to syphon your tank if you have a locking cap.

 

Matthew Currie

NAXJA Member #760

Location

Vermont, land of big clay

• Aug 1, 2012

• #4

It's just tin, so maybe you should just make one.

 

GSequoia

Everyone says I'm a jerk.

NAXJA Member

Location

Torrance, CA

• Aug 1, 2012

• #5

As Matthew said it's a real simple piece of sheet. I'd just go to Lowes and get some 18g, and put a new one together. It's about four or six bends max. If you really want to cheap out just re-create the part that's missing and pop-rivet it in place.


My Jeeps sure are glad I live in Sunny California.

 

FuryIII

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Ohio

• Aug 1, 2012

• #6

thanks for the responses. I picked one up for under 20 bucks including shipping. I don't mind fabbing, just wanted an easy fix so I can continue my little build.