I'm a clutz

[snezza69]

Hello all, last summer I put a new petrol filler cap on my project.

The good news is I seem to have mislaid the key.  The tank is now empty.  Does anyone know of any tricks for getting the cap off?

I have resigned myself to the fact I will need a new replacement and will make sure I am more careful with the new one.

If you can PM me any suggestions as it would not be a good idea to have the suggestions in an open forum.  I would be much apreciated.

Mark.

[TechnoTurkey]

Drill a hole in the middle of the lock barrel, smack a screwdriver into the hole hard with a hammer and give it a good twist.  Should unlock, if not just keep using wider drill bits until it works.  Don't drill too deep though or you will end up with a petrol tank full of swarf!

[waveydavey]

Park it in liverpool

[snezza69]

Thanks all, scary just how easy that was!  May need to consider some additional security for when we come back to the UK.  Not gonna pay £1+ a litre for some scroat to help themself.

Any suggestions?