The fuel cap on the Series 2 is a bit tight getting on and off i have sprayed WD40 where the key goes and a load of rust has come out

Can these fuel caps be stripepd down or is it better just to get a new one?? If i get a new one can i use the same lock so i dont have loads of keys on the key ring??


Brian

 

you can take the lock mechanism out and get a new fuel cap yes.

 

Is it easy to do??


Brian

 

the mechanism comes out from the front of the fuel cap (away from the car if it were in position)

i cant remember if you can push it out from the back or not, has been a while since i rebuilt mine.

the easy option is to cut the fuel cap off the locking mechanism with a dremel or something! proper butcher style

 

Small circlip on the back of the lock ,prise this off, with the key in the lock slide out of the cap, job done ,you may just need to get some lubrication in there when its apart

 

Cheer's Twins will have a look at it during the week


Brian

 

Be careful while its stiff, the MK4 keys are very prone to twist inside the plastic handle, then you end up with your keys stuck in the petrol cap

 

Learnt that the hard way

 

looking back though its always amusing to think you were walking across the forecourt with the petrol cap in your hand while everyone is looking and thinking lol

 

6175362 thats the number you need only 13 pounds

 

I've been that soldier, right pain in the arse. Ended up taking it up to the garage near my work stripping it and leaving it in a basin of used engine oil for about a week. Worked a treat...... well until the next time it happened.

SMG

 

Ive never had that one happen to me personally thankfully, it was always my mum PMSL