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kyvlle



Member Since: 22 Jul 2016
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United Kingdom 2004 Defender 110 Td5 XS CSW Epsom Green
Stuck Fuel Filler Cap!
I was trying to fill up today, but the fuel filler cap would not come off! The key turns to unlock the cap, but when turning, the caps clicks, but won't come out. I had to leave without fuel looking like a proper muppet... Embarassed

Any ideas how to get the fuel cap off?
Post #615520 9th Apr 2017 3:08pm
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Post #615524 9th Apr 2017 3:12pm
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kyvlle



Member Since: 22 Jul 2016
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Right. I'm ordering a new fuel cap.

Going to see how I can drill or prise the old cap off!
Post #615528 9th Apr 2017 3:33pm
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dorsetsmith



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Try graphite powder in the key slot work it in with the key manage to get one this way
Post #615530 9th Apr 2017 3:48pm
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ian series 1



Member Since: 17 Nov 2014
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Mine does this every now and then, i find if you pull the cap up while turning, eventualy it gives in!
I will probaly find myself stuck on a forecourt one day not being able to fill it up?

Must get a new one too.... Rolling Eyes 80" 80" 86" 88" 90"

Wanted, Forward Control Anything considered.
Post #615547 9th Apr 2017 5:14pm
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kyvlle



Member Since: 22 Jul 2016
Location: Essex
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United Kingdom 2004 Defender 110 Td5 XS CSW Epsom Green
Crisis averted for today at least! I managed to to unscrew the filler cap after pulling up at an angle while turning. The "at an angle" bit is important, it's as if I was trying to pry the cap off -- that got the internals to latch -- and allowed me to unscrew the cap.

When putting it back, one click is fine; two clicks and it's back to being stuck... Hopefully I can pry it off again when the new cap arrives in the post in a couple of days!
Post #615608 9th Apr 2017 8:33pm
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TechnoTurkey



Member Since: 25 Jul 2016
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If you drill then remove the filler pipe from underneath first, stops any debris entering the tank.
Post #616060 11th Apr 2017 2:50pm
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