Geo Metro Fuel Filler Neck Refab

[Noel]

The fuel filler neck on the geo goes down the back of the fender, and is covered by a piece of plastic. Once dirt and water get up here, it's rust heaven.

My filler neck rusted 2 holes through it.

This is a Dealer only item at $366!!!!!!!! Me and the guy at the parts counter just laughed.

So on to Napa for some Fuel Filler line, and on to Home Depot for some Galvenized pipe fittings.



I needed to keep the vent, luckily, that was the only part still in good shape, so I cut about an inch below the vent, giving me room to attach a new line.

Fuel filler hose is not flexible. Radiator hose can not be used for fuel, it will eat it.



It's a little over an inch from the tire, just far enough not to rub. When I have a little more time I can make some adjustments and get it tucked in a bit farther.



Total price, about $20

[Noel]

Had to take it out to made an adjustment to get it further away from the tire, so took a picture:

[Hacksaw]

It's all about functionality...nothing else matters.

[Johnny Mullet]

That saved you over $300.00 and looks like it would be very safe. Better than dripping gas all over the place!

[Will]

Excellent work. I don't mean to be a conspiracy nut but it really is weird that there seems to be a few random "dealer only" parts that fail easily. It's almost as if they already knew ahead of time those parts would fail...

[ConnClark]

Originally Posted by Hacksaw

It's all about functionality...nothing else matters.

Safety matters too. We will see if it stays leak free.

[Hacksaw]

Just had a thought...would PVC be an acceptable material, or does gas effect it? It seems a better solution if it can withstand constant contact with fuel...

Hacksaw.

[TrikeKid]

Originally Posted by Hacksaw

Just had a thought...would PVC be an acceptable material, or does gas effect it? It seems a better solution if it can withstand constant contact with fuel...

Hacksaw.

I know of people that have rigged fuel cells with a PVC filler. I think the ideal would be to find a buddy that can bend some exhaust tubing up for you, you could make a leak free (provided you can weld/braze well enough), stock type piece that way.

[Hacksaw]

Originally Posted by TrikeKid

I know of people that have rigged fuel cells with a PVC filler. I think the ideal would be to find a buddy that can bend some exhaust tubing up for you, you could make a leak free (provided you can weld/braze well enough), stock type piece that way.

True. True...
However, if I did have a buddy that bent exhaust, I'd have cat-free systems on both Metros right now...lol
Mimicking the OEM part would be ideal, but solving a problem quickly, and on the cheap, often prevails!

[TrikeKid]

Originally Posted by Hacksaw

True. True...
However, if I did have a buddy that bent exhaust, I'd have cat-free systems on both Metros right now...lol
Mimicking the OEM part would be ideal, but solving a problem quickly, and on the cheap, often prevails!

It probably wouldn't cost that much to bend a piece up even if it wasn't a buddy deal. Just have to make sure it's someone who knows just what the hell they're doing. My dad's truck is proof that most of the franchise shops don't. 2 bends! The kid couldn't get 2! Bends right after having it explained to him twice, and being given a drawing of just wtf he was supposed to make. Finding something with a rubber filler neck that was long enough at the junk yard might be another option.

[justpassntime]

Your better off finding an independent muffler shop for getting bends done. They have been in business for years for a reason. Typically are a couple of old guys working there.

You could also have done the same thing with two prebent elbow exhaust bends. Welding would be preferred but hose and clamps works too.

[bbjsw10]

I used JB weld putty stick on mine but was only a pin hole not a crater like yours. I sandblasted, puttied, and repainted. Worked like charm.

[Noel]

That's what the one elbow is, I took an exhaust elbow and cut the flanges off, but then I needed a sharper angle to get to the tank.

-This is Fuel filler hose that I used, there is no reason for it to leak. Just like the foot long piece that already came from the tank and was held onto the previous filler neck, with a hose clamp. No pressure, so unless a clamp is loose, or a hole rusts through, they don't leak.

PVC gets very brittle over time, and espeically cold. Not sure if it's resistant to gas, doubt it, but I'm not sure.

Originally Posted by justpassntime

Your better off finding an independent muffler shop for getting bends done. They have been in business for years for a reason. Typically are a couple of old guys working there.

You could also have done the same thing with two prebent elbow exhaust bends. Welding would be preferred but hose and clamps works too.

[me and my metro]

I feel for you rust belt guys. I know of several Metros in local salvage yards that are not rusty. I just bought a tranny w/ a " bad 2nd gear "out of a Mk5 4 cyl Swift for $100. 3.79 final, I 'll open it up in the morning. The cars are intact with just mechanical problems. I can get Phone #'s if you like.

[Will]

Originally Posted by me and my metro

I feel for you rust belt guys. I know of several Metros in local salvage yards that are not rusty. I just bought a tranny w/ a " bad 2nd gear "out of a Mk5 4 cyl Swift for $100. 3.79 final, I 'll open it up in the morning. The cars are intact with just mechanical problems. I can get Phone #'s if you like.

That would be cool! I am looking hard for a timing cover for my 3 cyl.

[me and my metro]

Pick A Part in Albany Oregon is where I purchased two wheels and a 5-speed out of a Mk 5 4-cyl Swift coupe. (541)-926-5855. Riverside Salvage in Albany Oregon (541)-967-3904 is where I purchased two g10 engines and misc parts for the Mk 2 I just finished putting back together, which I have for sale. Hope this helps.