the effing fuel cap...

[speedynz]

Do *NOT* hook it over the cap, like it says in the manual - you WILL scratch the paint on the cap

You need to be an expert in human contortion to hold the cap AND the pump at the same time

Don't hook it, hang it.

Hurdy, what he's saying is that it's a c**t of a thing to use whichever way you do it.

It's designed to hang in the cut outs on the fuel flap but the plastic ropey thing snags and twists and generally pi**es about so you get tucked off and just let it rest against the body of the car.

I have never owned a car with so many thoughtful, 'suprise and delight' intuitive features.

This isn't one of them.

[Rhyso]

sounds like the MKIV scores another hit against the MKV 

never have a problem 

[DrT]

I guess this issue is aggravated by the fact that GTI needs frequent filling. 

However, I have had cars that you had to place the fuel cap on the roof whilst filling. That was a '89 Ford though. Guess things have advanced since. 

[theBatch]

OR ...... when you fill up, remove the fuel cap from the car completely and place it on the shelf next to the petrol pump. Easy, no scratching and doesn't require a juggling act!

And before anyway says it, if you are worried about forgetting to screw the cap back on after filling, then you are a complete rod and shouldnt be trusted with flammable substances in the first place! 

[maxamus]

you guys are just being arkward now. Knit picking

[SteveS]

lmfao, another good thread

[Horney]

No probs with my MKII slots onto the flap and no scratches after nearly 20 years of use.

Nick

[topher]

So who's going to be the first to mod their petrol cap with a soft spongy layer so you can let it all hang out without the fear of scratched paintwork?

[joesgti]

wiered!! i was just going to post a new thred about this!!! haha. ive got sick of mine and have removed it yesterday!! just took it of the rubber 

my CTR had a hole to hang it on/in 

[SteveS]

take of the rubber "string" which attaches it to the car. tie some string though the cap and make a look. next get a nail and glue it to the flap, make sure you put it in the right place to the door closes.

done, you have a cap you can now take of and hand on the flap.