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tookaphotoof



Member Since: 18 Mar 2013
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Netherlands 2013 Defender 130 Puma 2.2 HCPU Santorini Black
Fuel filler cap leaking and looking like Lego?
Well, today I the very first refill of the 130. Fuel consumption is way off to the bad side compared to the vw van I used to have. the grin on my face makes it all worth though...

Anyways, when I wanted to take of the filer cap I ended up holding the cover and the loose cilinder of the lock in my hands. Figured out a way to attach it all to the rest of the filler cap again that was still in the hole where you fill it up.
After refilling I reassembled the filler cap and turned it on and voila. The top end came loose again. Managed to repeat the procedure and drove home, where I found out some fuel had leaked out from it.
I guess this is the British engineering I was looking for again, after one year of boring Volkswagen touring? Laughing
Post #221795 24th Mar 2013 9:40pm
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Caterham



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England 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey
never a dull moment. Laughing

glad to hear you're smiling. I hope you have many enjoyable years.
Post #221805 24th Mar 2013 9:52pm
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tookaphotoof



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Netherlands 2013 Defender 130 Puma 2.2 HCPU Santorini Black
Crying wouldn't have helped me anyway. Wink
Need to have a look at it tomorrow though. Don't really like the idea of reassembling the fuel filler cap twice a week for the coming fifteen or more years I plan to keep this car.
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ericvv



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tookaphotoof



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Netherlands 2013 Defender 130 Puma 2.2 HCPU Santorini Black
Well, discovered it had to do with the filler opening. Temporarily fixed by them, but they will be picking up and returning the car when they have the ordered parts. Can't be more happy with this kind of service!
Post #222049 25th Mar 2013 5:57pm
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