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| Jun 7, 2016 10:02AM | mini_fly | |
| Jun 6, 2016 11:09AM | thewerewolf | Edited: Jun 7, 2016 10:29AM |
| Jun 6, 2016 10:09AM | malsal | |
| Jun 6, 2016 10:05AM | Spitz | |
| Jun 6, 2016 09:53AM | oldminimover49 | |
| Jun 6, 2016 09:38AM | mini_fly |
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The WD40 did the trick!
The plastic rings that form the tank lock were really sticky.
Once I gave them a shot of WD40 they freed up quite a bit.
Thanks for the help!!
Henry
The plastic rings that form the tank lock were really sticky.
Once I gave them a shot of WD40 they freed up quite a bit.
Thanks for the help!!
Henry
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Jun 7, 2016
10:29AM
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I always use graphite in stuck locks..
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On the UK models some release with channel locks and sometimes they all come out destroyed of course, others the main body falls into the tank and can be accessed through the sender unit hole if you are lucky.
If in doubt, flat out. Colin Mc Rae MBE 1968-2007.
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make a car lighter and it's faster everywhere. Colin Chapman.
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Is yours a UK MINI or a CA spec MINI? The caps are different.
UK one has an inner lip.
I imagine that if a penetrating agent, something better than WD, doesn't work...you'll have to drill the lock. Your filter would pick up any shavings if you went all the way through
UK one has an inner lip.
I imagine that if a penetrating agent, something better than WD, doesn't work...you'll have to drill the lock. Your filter would pick up any shavings if you went all the way through
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Pour any lubricant, WD 40, PB Blaster in the key hole, it will release by turning the key back and forth Big AL
Niagara Ontario Canada
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Anyone have any experience removing a locking gas cap?
My key does not want to work anymore. It just does not want to turn.
Also, any compatible cap that I can get locally to replace it from a parts store?
Thanks,
Henry
My key does not want to work anymore. It just does not want to turn.
Also, any compatible cap that I can get locally to replace it from a parts store?
Thanks,
Henry
