Gates 31461 Fuel Cap Tester Adapter

Fuel Cap Tester Adapter for Radiator Cap Testers

The Gates 31461 Fuel Cap/System Tester Adapter is a cream-colored quick-on adapter with a 1.875-inch neck diameter. It is made for use with radiator cap testers when checking fuel cap and system sealing on supported vehicles.

Key Features

• Brand: Gates Fuel Cap/System Tester Adapter line
• Part number: 31461
• Attachment type: Fuel Cap Tester Adapter
• Cam type: Quick-On
• Neck diameter: 1.875 in.
• Color: Cream
• For use with radiator cap testers

Product Details

Gates 31461 is a fuel cap/system tester adapter built for diagnostic use with radiator cap testers. The quick-on cam design and 1.875-inch neck diameter support testing on specific fuel filler neck applications, including Ford Transit Connect, Volvo C30, Volvo C70, Volvo S40, Volvo V50, Mazda 5, Mazda 3, Mazda 3 Sport, Land Rover LR3, Jaguar S-Type, and Jaguar X-Type. This part number 31461 is also cross-referenced to Motorad 12424S and Quality-Built 12424 for the same application.

What It Helps Diagnose

• Fuel cap sealing concerns during pressure testing
• Evaporative emissions system leak checks
• Improper cap-to-neck engagement on quick-on filler necks
• Diagnostic setup issues when using radiator cap testers on fuel cap systems
• Fitment verification for 1.875-inch neck applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Use this adapter with the correct radiator cap tester setup and confirm the fuel filler neck style before testing. Fits 2010-2013 Ford Transit Connect, N/A; Fits 2008-2013 Volvo C30, N/A; Fits 2006-2013 Volvo C70, N/A; Fits 2004-2011 Volvo S40, N/A; Fits 2005-2011 Volvo V50, N/A; Fits 2006-2010 Mazda 5, N/A; Fits 2005-2009 Land Rover LR3, N/A; Fits 2004-2009 Mazda 3, N/A; Fits 2009 Mazda 3 Sport, N/A; Fits 2005-2008 Jaguar S-Type, N/A; Fits 2001-2007 Jaguar X-Type, N/A. Jaguar X-Type applications are listed without threaded filler necks.

Quality Assurance

Gates supplies diagnostic and service components for automotive testing applications, and this adapter is built to match the specified quick-on, 1.875-inch fuel cap tester format for the listed vehicles.