Water fill cap difficult to get off (3 Viewers)

[Bailey 15]

Why is it so difficult to remove the water fill capI unlock it and it just goes around n around until I get mad then it comes off
Any solutions or a special tool? Thanks

 

[gilbaro]

I had this problem which was sorted out by the dealer with a bit of silicon spray.
I do recall that someone has made 3d printed tool somewhere.

 

[The Wino]

I'm not sure it's worth having a locking water filler at all.

 

[Lenny HB]

I'm not sure it's worth having a locking water filler at all.

Stops the cap falling off on rough roads.

 

[antprice1970]

Why is it so difficult to remove the water fill capI unlock it and it just goes around n around until I get mad then it comes off
Any solutions or a special tool? Thanks

I had same problem and bought a device from PaulandChrissy who is a member on this forum. Try messaging him. Mine works great

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[The Wino]

Stops the cap falling off on rough roads.

We struggled to get it off a couple of times then never bothered locking it it never fell off in 8 years!

 

[Northernraider]

Mine is never locked. Goes off and on easy

 

[Cush]

Mine needs pushed in after unlocking

 

[Funnymunny]

A tip I learnt a long time ago is that when they get difficult to open then when you do get them off soak them in hot water for a few minutes, usually works wonders

 

[Bailey 15]

Thanks for replies
Locks n unlocks fine it’s getting it out which is difficult just wants to spin around even when I try n push it in and turn!
I have took it off now and nearly threw it over hedge
I haven’t replaced it now, will wait till travel and then not going to lock it see if that helps

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[cyberyacht]

Push harder.

 

[dobbyt]

Thanks for replies
Locks n unlocks fine it’s getting it out which is difficult just wants to spin around even when I try n push it in and turn!
I have took it off now and nearly threw it over hedge
I haven’t replaced it now, will wait till travel and then not going to lock it see if that helps

I may have understood the problem, and my only experience of lockable caps is the fuel filler cap on an A-class mh, but turning the lock barrel to the 'other' extreme position makes it work. Mainly because I turned it the wrong direction in the first place!
Just a thought.

 

[Yorkshirehead]

Why is it so difficult to remove the water fill capI unlock it and it just goes around n around until I get mad then it comes off
Any solutions or a special tool? Thanks

Mine did the same. Found that the outer blue was turning but the locking catch bit wasn’t. First solution was to ram in cocktail sticks and break off. This worked for a while until the would got soggy. Next solution was the same but add superglue. This worked and is still working one year on. Hi-tech stuff, eh?

 

[Janine]

I put some vegetable oil around mine and it certainly helped.

 

[A S R]

Get yourself one of these! They are superb.

Water Filler Cap GRIPPER

GRIPPER. This is to help funsters (including me) that suffer from arthritis and have trouble removing their filler caps. It’s designed to fit the cap type with 3 little finger holes that really don’t give you much grip. I’ve made it with a nice big...

www.motorhomefun.co.uk

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[antprice1970]

Get yourself one of these! They are superb.

Water Filler Cap GRIPPER

GRIPPER. This is to help funsters (including me) that suffer from arthritis and have trouble removing their filler caps. It’s designed to fit the cap type with 3 little finger holes that really don’t give you much grip. I’ve made it with a nice big...

www.motorhomefun.co.uk

Yeah that's what I bought they do worth well

 

[headlight]

I had same problem and bought a device from PaulandChrissy who is a member on this forum. Try messaging him. Mine works great

I bought the same.
Works brilliantly.
Cost about a tenner iirc.

 

[TDub49]

I'm guessing that there might be more than one type of lockable water filler cap? We have one on ours and apart from being a bit tatty (it is, as far as I know, 15 years old), we've never had a problem locking or unlocking and removing. Is there a "difficult" one then that I should avoid if I need to replace our old one?

 

[antprice1970]

I bought the same.
Works brilliantly.
Cost about a tenner iirc.

Yeah very good, I have arthritis in hands and found it difficult to push in and twist but that works a treat

 

[headlight]

Yeah very good, I have arthritis in hands and found it difficult to push in and twist but that works a treat

I found my cap unlocked fine but once unlocked was often very hard to unscrew.
Paul&Chrissy's "gripper" makes the job simple.

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[antprice1970]

I found my cap unlocked fine but once unlocked was often very hard to unscrew.
Paul&Chrissy's "gripper" makes the job simple.

I have bought a few things from him, all been a great help including the tray to stop water dripping onto top engine onto injectors (fiat ducato problem)

 

[A S R]

I have bought a few things from him, all been a great help including the tray to stop water dripping onto top engine onto injectors (fiat ducato problem)

Same here.
He’s also made me some custom bits including a set of cooker knobs! He even made a set of about 6/7 different sized “ middles “ so the grip on the metal spline was a perfect fit. Not too tight but not too loose either. Top work!
Oh and a custom bracket for my heated grip switch on my KTM!

I have another 2 jobs for when they get back from Europe.

 

[antprice1970]

Same here.
He’s also made me some custom bits including a set of cooker knobs! He even made a set of about 6/7 different sized “ middles “ so the grip on the metal spline was a perfect fit. Not too tight but not too loose either. Top work!
Oh and a custom bracket for my heated grip switch on my KTM! View attachment 893498View attachment 893499View attachment 893500View attachment 893501View attachment 893502View attachment 893503View attachment 893504
I have another 2 jobs for when they get back from Europe.

He is very useful to know, wish I was that clever

 

[BouncyBoatFolk]

I had to add a small self tapper screw to mine to stop it spinning, not even very old piece of crud.
Mike.

 

[The Wino]

I had to add a small self tapper screw to mine to stop it spinning, not even very old piece of crud.
Mike.

Good solution!

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[Bailey 15]

Get yourself one of these! They are superb.

Water Filler Cap GRIPPER

GRIPPER. This is to help funsters (including me) that suffer from arthritis and have trouble removing their filler caps. It’s designed to fit the cap type with 3 little finger holes that really don’t give you much grip. I’ve made it with a nice big...

www.motorhomefun.co.uk

Received today - Brilliant piece of kit would really recommend
Thank you

 

[antprice1970]

Received today - Brilliant piece of kit would really recommend
Thank you

Yeah I got one few weeks ago, makes it so much easier to get cap off

 

[Reallyretired]

I'm not sure it's worth having a locking water filler at all.

It is. I once had a Spanish forecourt attendant try to fill my water tank with diesel. The locking cap stopped him.

 

[scotzsue]

Am really tempted by one of these, last time i was way on my own had to fill up through the tank lid under the seat.
It is however John's job to fill up, suspect if i can open the cap easily it might end up being mine.
Just can't open it left handed and have a dodgy right wrist.

 

[Nirvanauk]

Yeah that's what I bought they do worth well

I bought one too and they do a great job especially with my arthritic fingers