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Re: I've lost my keys!
Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 10:47 am
by extonyg
on my L model the filler cap also has a screw on the inside under the cap so you cant remove it just from the outside bolts.
Re: I've lost my keys!
Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 1:09 pm
by Mori Man
Right, the two of you just got me bloody wondering so dug the old tank out.
Just fitted a fuel filler set - unlocked it and placed it in the closed it up, didn't bother with bolts as they would just be coming out again.
So as i thought, with a screwdriver and a cloth underneath it you prize the filler (alloy ring) at the back and off it all pops ! Job done !!
I CAN make a video if you want to see
Re: I've lost my keys!
Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 1:25 pm
by Mori Man
Here you go , this is done one handed so would be a lot quicker with out the camera
Maybe I should move this into "Know your stuff"
MM!
Re: I've lost my keys!
Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 2:54 pm
by RedexRobB
That came off because the screw wasnt there, if it was then theres no way its coming off.
Re: I've lost my keys!
Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 3:13 pm
by Mori Man
RedexRobB wrote:That came off because the screw wasnt there, if it was then theres no way its coming off.
What screw ?
BTW, that filler came off an L model
Re: I've lost my keys!
Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 4:40 pm
by extonyg
underneath the cap there should be a phillips screw holding it on aswell.
Re: I've lost my keys!
Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 5:52 pm
by RedexRobB
Looking at the video, the very top centre bolt being the first, go clockwise and the screw goes in between the 2nd and 3rd bolts. Theres a gap/hole in the sealing rubber for it and should have a thread. Undo the filler cap itself and there should be a hole for it.
This is the screw were on about. If thats there and youve lost the keys you wont get the filler cap off no matter what.
Re: I've lost my keys!
Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2009 7:10 am
by Mori Man
Cheers guy's,
Had a look today and saw what your on about - of course mine is missing so ordered a new one today, don't know if I want to fit it though
Will need to check the ZRX next time I take it out and see if it's is still in place.
Glad to say not many Pikey's round this way and safe to say what ones there are, 99% will be foreigners
Some Nigerians go about on bicycles scavaging the bin areas - they'll lift anything in their path so I am always aware of them !
Re: I've lost my keys!
Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 4:03 pm
by Tyrant
To end the debate both the ignition barrel and petrol cap come off with a little bit of persuation and no damage to the tank either. 10 minute job, 10 seconds if you weren't worried about damage to the tank - someone trying to steal your petrol wouldn't be troubled by the security screw unfortunately.