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Post by yellowmelos on Dec 5, 2009 11:16:36 GMT 1
hi guy, i wonder if you can help me out. i have a fuel take but no key  whats the easiest may to remove it..... was thinking of drilling the lock.. if i have to, how far down do i need to drill cheers once again every one |
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Post by Jaz66 on Dec 5, 2009 11:30:55 GMT 1
If i recall we had this before and i think the only thing was to Drill it.
How deep mmhh..don't know.
Anyone ??
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Post by McF on Dec 5, 2009 11:59:29 GMT 1
I'm no expert in this department, but I think you might get a better result if you took a flat bladed screwdriver and hammered that into the key hole then forced it around to break the lock I would leave the cap bolted into the tank while you do whatever; all you need to achieve is to get the "bolts" released from inside the filler neck. I have an old tank which came with a pre knackered cap and it looks as though someone had used the method above. If you are going to try drilling, you will probably need to go the whole depth of the key with a fairly big (width of the key) drill - that's about 8mm, in which case I'd suggest starting with a small pilot hole and then increasing the size. It's likely to wreck your drill bits  If you do go for the drilling option, give your tank a good clean out in case any metal shavings get in there. While the tank is off etc, I'd remove the fuel tap and give the coarse filter a good clean. |
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Post by rj2para (Bisto) on Dec 5, 2009 15:46:43 GMT 1
Just a thought but is it worth removing the tank and fuel tap and washing it out from below first.
Just thinking sparks and fuel.
(Obvious but I feel better having said it, bit late when you are toast.)
Good luck
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Post by Buzzin (^_^) on Dec 5, 2009 17:47:26 GMT 1
Don't drill it! Either get a locksmith to open it (it's 3 seconds work) or do so yourself. It took me all of 2 seconds to open mine  (but then again, I do know how to pick a lock) Besides....doesn't the whole thing come off without opening the lock? (just unbolt it?) |
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Post by McF on Dec 5, 2009 18:44:34 GMT 1
I do know how to pick a lock) Interesting  Besides....doesn't the whole thing come off without opening the lock? (just unbolt it?) No, there are two catches that lock the lid down; I referred to them as "bolts" first time around, but that is misleading |
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Post by rj2para (Bisto) on Dec 5, 2009 18:45:07 GMT 1
Old pic but it looks like it might. Its raining outside   |
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Post by Jaz66 on Dec 5, 2009 18:59:30 GMT 1
RJ !! ;D ;D ;D ;D.........You NUTTER..  i am with you on this McF.....very interesting...maybe he should be called 'Raffles'..Not buzzin... ;D ;D |
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Post by McF on Dec 5, 2009 19:09:47 GMT 1
Old pic but it looks like it might. Looks like it might what? Presume you're following up to Buzzin's, before seeing mine |
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Post by rj2para (Bisto) on Dec 5, 2009 19:38:19 GMT 1
lol
Read the post times.
We must have been typing them together. Spooky.
I can live with being incorrect.
;D
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Post by yellowmelos on Dec 5, 2009 21:30:12 GMT 1
If i do drill it i should not have to drill all the way through, so sparks should not be a problem... tank has been empty for some time..
but i have tried picking it ( lock that is not my nose this time )
but, i think the lock is half buggered ( someone may have had ago at this before )
will give it a go with the screw driver first.
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Post by Buzzin (^_^) on Dec 6, 2009 2:21:03 GMT 1
still, even if it's buggered, it might be worth asking a locksmith to open it....less damage and it really should cost much. I thought it was known I could pick a lock....I have mentioned it before Just a hobby and never illegal But it does come in handy when keys are forgotten or locked in... mind you, modern locks are to complicated and out of my league. |
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Post by McF on Dec 6, 2009 9:31:03 GMT 1
still, even if it's buggered Excellent command of the English Vernacular there for a Dutchman. What on Earth are your English teachers teaching you at school ;D I thought it was known I could pick a lock....I have mentioned it before Yes you have, I certainly recall it and wonder if that explains why the mileage on my mighty Pan is going up so quickly! Honestly officer ;D mind you, modern locks are to complicated and out of my league. Need to enlist on a new course? |
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Post by De Graaf van Salland on Dec 6, 2009 16:13:29 GMT 1
I always thought "buggered" was a dutch word ;D
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Post by McF on Dec 6, 2009 18:37:44 GMT 1
I always thought "buggered" was a dutch word ;D Anglo Saxon my mother always said when father uttered it! |
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(but then again, I do know how to pick a lock)
