Filler neck collar removal?

Post by **Brooky** » 09 May 2007, 11:32

As is quite common on T25s, I've got rust around the fuel filler aperture on my bus. I'd like to sort it out but I need to remove the fuel filler neck collar. From what I can feel, it seems to have several little 'ears' on the back face. Is the collar supposed to turn through a few degrees to line these ears up with corresponding cut-outs in the metalwork or is there some other cunning ruse necessary? The reason I ask is because I simply cannot move mine at all. If I don't get it out soon, it'll fall out as the metal around it returns to its natural state!
Brooky.

Post by **tweeks** » 09 May 2007, 11:52

You just need to remove the screws that hold the backing ring onto the collar then it turns just as you describe, you just have to be a little forceful when you turn it as it will have rusted into place.

Post by **Brooky** » 09 May 2007, 11:59

Many thanks Paul. I didn't realise there was a backing ring in there as well. The rubber tube that connects the collar to the filler neck is getting a bit perished as well so I'll be killing two birds.
Thanks again.
Brooky.