Fuel cap removal

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  1. twodogs

    twodogs Active Member

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    Hi anyone removed the fuel cap from a 2008 blade I took the tank off and was told that it is easier to remove the fuel cap to put it back on something to do with the rubber seal
     
    #1 twodogs, Dec 20, 2011
  2. Benn The Pig

    Benn The Pig Well-Known Member

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    Cap or tap? The rubber seal that sits around the plastic tank cover can be a pain but just rub some silicone spray or wd40 on it prior to installation and it goes on easily
     
    #2 Benn The Pig, Dec 20, 2011
  3. twodogs

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    Thanx I'll give it a go tomorrow
     
    #3 twodogs, Dec 20, 2011
  4. PeterT

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    I use a smear of vaseline on it which makes it easier as said.
     
    #4 PeterT, Dec 20, 2011
  5. tucker

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    vasaline and wd40 will perish the rubber seal mate use a RED RUBBER GREASE can get it from any car spares shop its purpose made for rubber
     
    #5 tucker, Dec 20, 2011
  6. twodogs

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    Cheers thanx for the advice
     
    #6 twodogs, Dec 20, 2011
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    I used nothing and it went back on easily.
     
    #7 JM1, Dec 21, 2011
  8. twodogs

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    Problem sorted lads many thanx for all the advice - invaluable
    CHEERS !!!
     
    #8 twodogs, Dec 21, 2011

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