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| Regard Member Since: 08 Dec 2011 Location: RSA Posts: 251   
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What about a Defendoor?
http://www.defendoor.co.uk/ Obviously I have no experience with frozen fuel caps here in Africa........  |
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2nd Nov 2012 8:00am |
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| Kraut Member Since: 28 Dec 2011 Location: Westphalia Posts: 336  
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I was thinking of purchasing one of those, but only as a second-best solution. They don't look too good and I heard they are getting stolen quite often
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2nd Nov 2012 8:12am |
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| Regard Member Since: 08 Dec 2011 Location: RSA Posts: 251
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Stolen.....you serious?
Mine has been on my Defender for 6 months now and haven't been knicked yet, EVEN IN AFRICA 
Really do not look bad and you can customize as you please. Is the problem the water/snow/ice that "blocks" the cap or is more due to the temprature below freez point? If it is due to temps I do not think it will help but if it is due to water/ice ingress I am sure it will help somewhat? |
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2nd Nov 2012 8:22am |
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| Landlord Member Since: 27 Oct 2009 Location: Hampshire Posts: 582  
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Just ordered one - will let you know what it's like. 2007 TD5 90 Hard Top
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2nd Nov 2012 8:27am |
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| sparkylee Member Since: 06 Nov 2010 Location: surrey Posts: 1455 
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Me too
I was thinking of attaching a loop like on the fuel cap to the defendoor to stop leaving behind  It's good to be back from the dark side
DC110 -2012 Black with black hood and black x-tech FFRR 4.2 vogue Renault traffic auto PT crusier convertible Laika x700 Motorhome |
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2nd Nov 2012 8:50am |
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| Kraut Member Since: 28 Dec 2011 Location: Westphalia Posts: 336
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Thanks for the advise mates!
There is a nice upgrade-kit available, but because of my limited technical abilities I was looking for a simple cap-replacement with an adequate sealed lock that prevents diffusing the moisture or dust to the inside, so the lock could not be blocked anymore. Maybe anyone found a cap from another car-manufacturer to fit the puma!? http://shop.ex-tec.de/product_info.php?products_id=184 |
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2nd Nov 2012 9:01am |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610 
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^^^^^^^^^^^^
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic11700....=defendoor If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!! Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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2nd Nov 2012 9:20am |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20594
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Your more likely to leave a Defendoor behind than have it nicked. Guess how I know. My excuse was I was being rushed at the pumps.
 All he same even if you do loose one they cost very little indeed to replace. Play Stupid Games, Win Stupid Prizes.
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2nd Nov 2012 10:22am |
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| Landlord Member Since: 27 Oct 2009 Location: Hampshire Posts: 582
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Been caught out once before, arrived at a service station early one Saturday morning on the way to some green lanes in Wales. Nearly out of fuel, couldn't get the fuel cap off. Spent the next 15 minutes anxiously battering the lock with a hammer and screwdriver ! Eventually got it off and was able to reuse but not lock.
Lesson learnt keep well oiled or cover the lock on the cap 2007 TD5 90 Hard Top |
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2nd Nov 2012 10:40am |
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| Kraut Member Since: 28 Dec 2011 Location: Westphalia Posts: 336
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That' exact what happened to me, only the second time it took more than half an hour hammering onto this
 piece while screaming at it until it opend, must have been quite strange for the other people at the gas station. At that point I already had hands what felt like having second-degree frostbites. And I really had put a lot of oil in it after the first lock-desaster, therefore there must be another strategy for this years winter! |
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2nd Nov 2012 12:54pm |
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| MartinK Member Since: 02 Mar 2011 Location: Silverdale (Lancashire/Cumbria Border) Posts: 2665 
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This looks awesome! 
We need a UK seller (Forum Sponsor) for one of these or something similar
Brendan? Andrew (Defenderbits)? Defender "Puma" 2.4 110 County Utility (possibly the last of the 2.4's) |
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2nd Nov 2012 1:13pm |
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| farmer giles Member Since: 09 Feb 2011 Location: worcestershire Posts: 1299 
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don't forget that fresh human urine is very good at de-icing!
more a skill for the boys in directing it where you want it  |
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2nd Nov 2012 2:57pm |
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| jasong4110 Member Since: 18 Oct 2009 Location: Henley On Thames Posts: 268 
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A tip I was given Is in addition to the defender door put an old oily rag on top of the filler cap this helps to prevent moister getting into the cap and freezing.
Jason. |
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2nd Nov 2012 3:52pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20594
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FG - Yeah until it get's into the fuel system / tank. Try explaining that one.
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2nd Nov 2012 4:35pm |
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