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Hi The fuel filler flap release button on my 166 has decided to play silly bugger. The last few times I went to fill up it had to be “wiggled” a bit to release the flap and yesterday, outright refused to comply, so I had to tug the string in the boot. Has anyone fixed/tweaked the switch on...

Every time I wash my car the fuel filler aperture retains water, is there supposed to be a drain hole in there? I don’t see one.

Yep! Another thread! GTV 2001 phase2? I finally purchased this lovely car. Before bought the I was aware of these fault; Boot release, filler cap release and rear window heaters not working. Okay. Today I took my multimeter and got to work. I checked every single fuse (except those near...

Hi just draining the tranny oil and replacing it, replacing the old style plug with the new style with the Allan key type fitting, can someone tell me the size, thanks.

Hi all, My '01 156 V6 has started to smell like a petrol station, and at it's MOT last week I asked the guys at the garage to have a look at tracking down the cause of the smell for me. The car doesn't leak fuel and MPG is no worse than normal. They traced the issue to the filler neck that...

I know others have mentioned this as an issue but my fuel filler cap has warped out of shape and I was going to mention it to the dealer when I book in for the first annual service due September, giving them time to source a replacement before I take it in. However, while washing the car this...

Hi, new to the Giulietta and looking to purchase (a good black manual TBI is hard to find). I have seen a few but the nicest has a very milky filler cap and oil was changed only 230 miles ago. The coolant is spotless. Is this common on this engine or is it “walk away” time?

Hi, Is there any way of tightening up the fuel filler flap on a 2011 Giulietta QV? Mine has quite a lot of up/down play which I'd like to sort if it's easy enough to do.. Thanks.

Is it possible to get new engine oil filler caps anywhere? To fit a V6 3.0 Phase 2. Does anyone know or have a part number I could use to search with (crap at navigating eper). Thanks! Pic attached for reference.

How do you open the fuel filler cap on a 916 spider. have pushed the cap in but it doesnt open and have checked i think everywhere for a release button to no avail. help needed as it needs fuel as i want to take it for an mot today TIA

Is there supposed to be a o-ring or something around the outer edge of the fuel filler flap? After its been raining for example water is sometimes flooding inside the filler cap, almost half way up. Anyone got an idea on a temp fix?

So, I seem (ok, definitely have) left my fuel filler cap at a petrol station. Unfortunately they didn't have it, when I went back a few days later. My question is, does anyone have the relevant part number for a replacement or are these interchangeable items with other models (i.e. a MiTo?)...

Fuel filler flap refused to open when pushed. Locked and opened the car a few times then on final unlocking it flew open without me touching it. Anyone else had this?

I've been told today that I need a new fuel filler neck/hose/pipe as it's a sealed unit and parts can only be sourced directly for almost £400! HELP! Has anyone got any better ideas?

Hi guys I've got a 156 with the 1.8 ts engine 52 reg and recently been noticing the oil smells like petrol from the oil filler cap? Does anyone know what could cause this? Bit of background we rebuilt the engine last year due to power problems, we replaced the piston ring rings, valves...

Apologies if this has been covered before but the search function is pants. Basically, I have a 2004, 54 147 jtd-m. The tank breather appears to be blocked? Every time I try to fill with diesel, the tank airlocks and spurts fuel back out of the filler. Does this model have a normal atmospheric...

has anyone bought a radio surround filler plate for the GTA that fits.. ordered three so far and haven't one that is correct for the GTA latest was an FP-09-01 correct at the sides but the top is wrong

Anyone got a similar issue? I've noticed when the fuel flap is closed, it doesn't appear to fully close and is protruding from the body panel.

Hey all, I've noticed a few spots on my drive, upon further inspection it's clearly diesel drips eating through the tarmac! Drips are small and from the rear right of the car, driveway is sloped slightly so the car is facing downhill when parked. Had a look under today, and have seen some...

Does anyone know how to remove the fuel filler flap. The hinge on mine appears to have broken and I'm not sure how to remove it without breaking something?