Going to fill up the tank and clicks too soon. Help?

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01-19-2015, 11:46 PM

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I wind up rotating the nozzle (default is typically with handle at 12 o'clock) to toward the 3 o'clock position. Seems to works better that way. There is an issue with many of the 996 cars with respect to that issue of it backing up when filling.

This approach works for me or I only get 3/4. Or 9 o'clock. 90 degrees off.

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01-19-2015, 11:49 PM

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The part number for the ring seems to be 997 specific. Don't know if this is designed for the 996.

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01-23-2015, 05:40 PM

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As an FYI, I bought this for my 996 today and put it on. It's a tight fit and sticks up a little bit. But the gas cap goes on and clicks indicating to me that it's sealing properly.

I haven't tried filling the tank yet, so that will be the real test.

I haven't read anything about this fitting on 996s...

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01-24-2015, 02:20 PM

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Looks like I will have to stop by Rector later today and pick up one of these.

My previous Boxster did not have this issue. I thought I ead going crazy yhe last few fill ups with the pump clicking off at like 75%.

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01-24-2015, 04:11 PM

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Did my second fill up last night with another known difficult pump. Full insertion again. No twist of the nozzle. Perfect fill up.

I'm beginning to believe!

BTW ... The fit was right on the 997 as well.

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01-26-2015, 08:40 PM

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I dunno, Wayne, that sounds like a series of double entendres right there!!!

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01-26-2015, 09:03 PM

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I dunno, Wayne, that sounds like a series of double entendres right there!!!

I was troubled with the mixed meanings and finally decided the subject matter was best dealt with head on! I hate the typos ... The fit was tight, not right ... No comment required!

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02-03-2015, 01:56 AM

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Just bought my first tank of gas since installing the plastic part on the filler neck. Went right to 10 gallons before clicking off. We'll worth the $10.

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02-03-2015, 03:26 AM

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Damn I need this

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02-04-2015, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Wayne Smith

Just picked up the gas filler ring. Part Number 997 201 944 00. $7.23 at my local dealer. Slid right on, looking like nothing (snake oil, so to speak).

Pulled into a known difficult pump at Chevron. Calculated expected fuel requirement based on miles, mpg, range, and gauge (10 gallons). Started filling at full delivery with the handle in normal orientation. Pump clicked off at exactly 10.0 gallons. The gauge indicated full as I drove away.

This is not scientific until there is a lot more data, but this first try has me very encouraged!

Maybe I missed it, can you show it on? I'm OP.

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02-04-2015, 02:14 AM

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Maybe I missed it, can you show it on? I'm OP.

Check post #14 pg 1 and #45 pg 3.

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02-04-2015, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob_G

Maybe I missed it, can you show it on? I'm OP.

Thanks ADias for sharing the references. Not easy to do from my phone. I did my third fill up on another known difficult pump last Friday. Again, nozzle full in and no angle and another perfect fill. Best 7 bucks I may have ever spent!

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04-07-2016, 03:25 PM

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Just discovered this. Going to buy the adapter now... This is something that seems like it would benefit being a sticky since this is a very common issue due to the design of the tank?

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04-07-2016, 06:43 PM

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Thanks to all and FYI, this is not just a CA problem. I've experienced problems with different pumps here in PA, including Costco which sells 93 octane. I either turned the nozzle or just kept going after the auto shut-off usually until I reached overfill - not a good thing. Interestingly enough, Costco has now posted pictures at the pumps advising motorists that it is incorrect to turn the nozzle outside of the traditional 12 o'clock position because it affects the automatic shut-off system. So I now have this on my shopping list.