Fuel cap jammed up

[TheBrain]

Fuel cap jammed up

My stainless steel fuel cap is jammed up probably from corrosion on the threads.

I’ve been soaking it w/ wd/40 liquid wrench both unsuccessfull to open.

Been avoiding removing the cap but thinking remove an submerge in desil fuel.



Please advise how to easly release the cap. the other cap I forced it an it snapped the grips off.

also tips on new grips on broken cap, I still use it just pull off the temporary tanks fill tube.

thanks

 

[bondo]

Ayuh,..... Throw it away, 'n replace it with a new one,......

 

[racerone]

I believe there is an o-ring in there .----Would prevent water from getting into tank.----Would prevent a " magic potion " from getting in there.----Agreed with ---" replace it "----And I doubt it is STAINLESS as well.

 

[TheBrain]

will the plastic type be less likely to seize up? is the a wrench that fits into the holes for removing? I like there 4 year warrenty. I'll have to check into if theres a O/ring seal.

thanks

 

[TheBrain]

edit:the red is for fuel blue is for water

 

[makomark]

you will be better off with a metal one...

its called a spanner wrench...match the pegs in the wrench to the holes in the cap. they come in a couple different styles - the correct one should be obvious.

 

[TheBrain]

OK metal I'd probaly break the plastic. if I soak in desil fuel will this release the corrosion an separate the lid?

I ruined the 2nd filler cap. plan to use my grinders spanner wrench, drilling into the cap. at least I can get away w/ reusing the lower section an cord.


this lid looks good enough https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000XBIOUE/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A1TWYVWG4QDVKK&psc=1

 

[makomark]

OK metal I'd probaly break the plastic. if I soak in desil fuel will this release the corrosion an separate the lid?

maybe...it all depends upon what is binding up the cap.

I ruined the 2nd filler cap. plan to use my grinders spanner wrench, drilling into the cap. at least I can get away w/ reusing the lower section an cord.

FWIW, get a safety lanyard with a clip on one end...tie the spanner to the other end with a knot...at the very least, get a spare spanner.

this lid looks good enough https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000XBIOUE/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A1TWYVWG4QDVKK&psc=1

ZAMAK is pot metal and really has little strength compared to stainless...don't expect much from it...assuming the threads fit the existing part.

 

[TheBrain]

ok heres a stainless steel thanks for heads up on the zamak
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHM47JL...otive&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWw&th=1