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Old Aug 14, 2006 | 12:02 PM
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my petrol cap has stuck in, i put my key in to turn it and open but it wont so i might have to drill it out or sumthing and replace it with a aftermarket one, but before i do this i want to get one first, anyone know where i can get a quality one with keys and everything ?
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Old Aug 14, 2006 | 12:24 PM
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I'd personally not recommend an aftermarket fuel cap...if you do get one make sure it vent's out, I had loads of problems with the crappy one on my old S2
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Old Aug 14, 2006 | 03:02 PM
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well does anyone know any decent ones??
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Old Aug 14, 2006 | 05:36 PM
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yeh, Ford do a good one Craig
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Old Aug 14, 2006 | 06:39 PM
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really, oh thanks chap ( sarccy foooooker )
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Old Aug 14, 2006 | 07:25 PM
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No really....stick with a Ford one
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Old Aug 14, 2006 | 07:53 PM
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well i would if i could get the thing open
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Old Aug 14, 2006 | 09:48 PM
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Hold a small pick into the key hole to open it and squirt a bit of wd 40 into it ,prob just needs a lube up
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Old Aug 14, 2006 | 10:31 PM
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as above mate when i bought my s2 petrol cap was jammed,
i squirted some wd40 and after a while it became unstuck,
i would personally try this before spending money on a new, and if you must buy a new one, buy an original one,
i cant stand one of those dimma type thingies

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Old Aug 14, 2006 | 10:34 PM
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I sold 2 at work to day. 40 pounds will get a new cap and barrel with two keys
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Old Aug 14, 2006 | 11:52 PM
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cheers ppl appriciate it
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Old Aug 15, 2006 | 12:58 AM
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The locks on Mk4's are notoriously crap anyway for wear, but the main problem on these is the locks wear and the fuel washes the cap dry.

Regularly oiling it will keep it good
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