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Co1



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Optimill fuel cap lock seizing.
Went for diesel yesterday and couldn’t get in! The lock had seized solid. Quick squirt of WD when I got to work freed it up, but I noticed that it does seem to hold a lot of water. Has anyone else found this, and also what is the collective recommendation for lubricating/protecting the lock from seizing? ACF50 or a silicon spray grease be ok?

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Post #937658 14th Jan 2022 6:04am
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landy andy



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I don’t know what I would advise but certainly not wd40 as can make some plastic items swell. If a lock then graphite lub is recommended.
Post #937662 14th Jan 2022 7:17am
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The Zee



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I use is ABUS PS88 Lubricating Spray, it’s a 50ml spay with a small tube to direct into the lock, after a small squirt, open and close using the key, until smooth, and then follow up with a second squirt.

Just another thing to do before winter frosts happen.
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Smyles_



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Can't say I ever had that issue with mine over the 2 years whilst in wet central Scotland.

Never lubricated either, but maybe my frequent visits to fuel stations kept it in working order Question Stuart


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Post #937676 14th Jan 2022 10:35am
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A while back my standard LR fuel cap competely corroded, tried to open it and the lock had all but rusted away inside. After a faff getting it off I replaced with a geuine one. Ever since just to be sure I have pushed a small amount of ACF50 into the lock every couple of months to hopefuly keep the lock free from rust.

Key always seems to go in well.
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hank



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Had my optimill one for years and haven't noticed anything untoward. > 110 XS Double Cab
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Post #937692 14th Jan 2022 12:59pm
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BaronDefenders



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I haven’t had any issues with my Optimill or old genuine cap. I’d personally just put a drop of ACF50 in and work the key in the lock a few times. Repeat now and again. Charlie

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Roy5695



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I never lock mine so wouldn’t know 😬

I’d rather they siphoned the diesel out than drill a hole in the tank. 😂 2011 Defender DCPU 2.2 - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic30623.html

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Co1



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That’s a very good point.
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