If the main goal is to avoid another fire, wouldn't it be better to go for the later model exterior gas cap? If things overflow on the roof the fuel might end on the engine, if the later model exterior gas cap overflows, then it just runs down the fender.
I have an early model with the scary gas fill that you had. I hate it, and I make sure my passenger is out of the car when filling. Is there a kit that converts to later model exterior gas filler?
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