[DamoSXI]

How much and how hard is it to change a Cooper fuel cap over to a Cooper S chrome version ? ? ?

[SiBradbury]

Pretty sure all that is in the FAQ & DIY section! It's just to the right of User Control Panel near the top of the screen.

[DamoSXI]

Ok cool !

Good work chap !

[DamoSXI]

Just had alook and its a shame as the pixs for that mod dont work for me ! ! !

[SiBradbury]

Go here:

http://www.mini2.com/forum/exterior/...-fuel-cap.html

There is a description (without pics) about halfway down on page 1 by JTT.

[DamoSXI]

Cheers for that !

Doesnt seem a easy thing to do by the looks of it but its worth it as they look really good !

Wheres the best place to buy them from, do you know ? ? ?

[SiBradbury]

I got mine from ebay for £45 in a matching colour so no spraying needed! I never actually got around to fitting it because i sold it for £60

[Step_7]

I did it recently - bought it ready sprayed off eBay and fitted it myself. Took about an hour in total - not really all that difficult and well worth it!

Used this guide which icludes loads of pictures:

http://homepage.mac.com/rv6a/minisgascap.html

Well worth doing. I went for a contrasting black trim ring to match the roof.

[CC07ERS]

Quote: Originally Posted by Step_7

I did it recently - bought it ready sprayed off eBay and fitted it myself. Took about an hour in total - not really all that difficult and well worth it!

Used this guide which icludes loads of pictures:

http://homepage.mac.com/rv6a/minisgascap.html

Well worth doing. I went for a contrasting black trim ring to match the roof.

what sort of condition was it in i have seen them but it mite be all scratched & how much did it cost

[Step_7]

Mine arrived fine - think it was £45 delivered. No problems with the quality of the paint or scratches on mine. The guy is still selling them on eBay in a variety of colours and I would have no hesitation buying from him again if I needed one.

[psw27uk]

Hi there,

I've just got back from the dealer's from having a Cooper S fuel cap fitted; I tried to do it myself, but when it came to removing the inner wheel lining, it would not budge. I know in the instructions it says give it a firm tug (ooh er Mrs) but this still didn't help and the self-tepping screws wouldn't un-tap!!!

The cap itself I got off ebay from a guy called Minialfie and the quality and paint job was top notch!! He sells loads of them and I was well pleased...cost £44 including next day delivery.

When I originally contacted the dealer to fit they quoted £112 which I begrudgingly thought I would have to pay to get it done as I had removed the old fuel cap and just had an empty space. However, after coming to paying I got the pleasant surprise of only being charged £18.80 to fit...a bargain!!! This was Stratstone's of Doncaster...each time I go there and they do work fro me, I come away more impressed!!

So I would say, get the part from ebay and then see what your dealer charges for roughly 1/2 an hour's work to fit...if like me, you don't want to damage your Mini and don't feel confident to do it.

Hope that helps

Paul

[Electric Blue]

Quote: Originally Posted by psw27uk

However, after coming to paying I got the pleasant surprise of only being charged £18.80 to fit...a bargain!!! This was Stratstone's of Doncaster...each time I go there and they do work fro me, I come away more impressed!!

Its nice to see a customer happy when he leaves a MINI dealer! Well done Stratstone's!

[DamoSXI]

Will keep this in mind for when I get my Cooper

Thanks ! ! !

[CC07ERS]

well i have ordered 1 from ebay all i need now is a mini to put it on mine will be @ the dealer 09.07.06 i get it 13th july

[Electric Blue]

Quote: Originally Posted by deerslayer

well i have ordered 1 from ebay all i need now is a mini to put it on mine will be @ the dealer 09.07.06 i get it 13th july

I like your style, buying before you have the car, start as you mean to go on, lol

[AndrLync]

Fitted mine myself using the guide that Step_7 mentioned above. I'm not at all mechanically-minded and I found it really straightforward to do.

Getting the fuel pipe out and then back on was the trickiest part but all you need is a bit of brute force to succeed.

Took me about an hour in total.

[Richard Crofts]

I paid my local garage £20 and gave them the instructions to fit the S cap/surround to my old Cooper. Got it back 2 hours later finished and handed over £20. They said it was easy. For £20 its maybe worth getting a local gargae to do it.

R

[Step_7]

Yeah it depends on how mechanically minded you are really. I own classic minis as well so am not averse to applying a bit of brute force when required......