Aston V8 Fuller cap

[craig511]

Evening all.

I broke my fillet cap .

The proper replacement ,
https://www.scuderiacarparts.com/part/256492/aston...

Is £170!! Is there a generic one i can use ?

Thanks

[yvr]

A couple of ideas here: https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/aston-martin/3...

[PatCub]

Volvo and Land rover are similar, just need to swap metal cover by removing plastic clip from underside.
Pictures copied from Rodrigo Alejandro Castro post on Aston Martin V8/V12 Vantage Owners Group

[craig511]

Thanks for this . I have ordered this cap and will update how it all goes .

It was indeed the white plastic bit that broke .

Also , can someone tell me what the flappy flap thing is for inside the filler neck ?

Thanks

[AstonV]

How did you break it?

On mine the plastic bit which is supposed to sit into the small hole on the door hinge doesn't fit unless it's really forced with a lot of pressure. I took it to the service department (brand new car) and was told that's the way it's supposed to be. So I just hold it with one hand and fill up my car with the other, it's a pain in the ass. I'm afraid I'll eventually break the cap with all that pressure. iI don't want to scratch my car because when I do force it in there, it barely fits and will fall out with the slightest touch.

Aston service really really sucks IMO, but that's off topic.