SORNagain Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Hi Folks, I parked my '74 RRC in a field on a farm for a few months when it failed its MOT, not realising that the cows would use it as a scratching post.... The fuel filler didn't have a key of course, so not only did I end up with a fuel tank full of water, but also a broken filler cap. Now I am getting ready to put it on the road again, I am not relishing spending £40 on a new one. (on Ebay - http://www.ebay.co.u...=item4aaf336c60 - sure they were 25 a few months ago!) On close inspection of the filler neck, it looks like it is pressed to accept some kind of bayonet fitting cap. Anyone know if there is a cheaper cap I can get to fit this - preferably with a key? Thanks in advance, Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eightpot Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 I paid less than a tenner for a new one at one of the shows 18 months ago I certainly wouldn't pay 40 quid for one - I'm sure one of those cheap push fit plastic ones you get at petrol stations will do you till one crops up at a regular price, or a plastic bag & elastic band Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SORNagain Posted October 8, 2011 Author Share Posted October 8, 2011 I'm glad I am not the only one who baulked at the £40 price tag! I like the plastic bag idea or maybe a tennis ball perhaps..... I am beginning to think that as the orginal flap is essentially a hinge with a spring loaded bit of rubber on the bottom, it would not be difficult to fabricate something. If I make it like a padlock hasp I can lock it up too. Then I can use the 40 sheets as a down payment on a tank of fuel.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boro Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Came across these, little bit cheaper.. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RANGE-ROVER-CLASSIC-LOCKING-FUEL-FILLER-CAP-New-keys-/230686284612?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item35b5f95b44 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willfromsussex Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 I have a used one in good nick but i don't have a key for it. Not sure if you can get a key or a lock cyl and key for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fett Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Take the part number on to the LR direct site. I got mine from there for £24 and its a very nice allmakes PR2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SORNagain Posted October 26, 2011 Author Share Posted October 26, 2011 Looking at my old one it doesn't look like it is replacable... But that Ebay one looks like a good way to go. Thanks chaps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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