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Stuck fuel cap
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On my mates Kwak Z750. Key goes in ok, but won't turn, exactly like its
the wrong key, but it isn't. Been soaked in penetrating oil, but not
looking good. Normally a bit of blowtorching might be in order, but not
in this case :(
Anyone any ideas?
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Undo the bolts holding the filler cap assembly to the tank so you can work
on it?
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It doesn't help. The bingly bits actually lock into the tank, not the
flashy surround. What *is* that surround for?
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Is it possible to poke a paper clip in and jiggle each tumbler to make
sure that all of them are moving?
This while sloshing with WD40 or anti-seize stuff, to wash away the
filthy deposits that will have accumulated.
Could be just the one that is stuck.
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That's what I thought, but putting the key in would move each pin fully
across. Ahhhh...It's the return spring on one of the pins isn't it. It
gets pushed across, but never returns.
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Has he tried REALLY pushing down on the flap while he attempts to turn the
key?
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Nice bit of potential innuendo there.
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Yep, the bingly bits definitly come clear of the surround.
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