yes, yet another stuck fuel cap

[r67boxer]

I had the same problem with an R80. I was told (not by Rob) to yank on it until you fart. Didn't work. So, I used the drill method, which did work. I then filled the hole with metal filler putty. The downside was that the locking mechanism never worked again. Good luck.

Kevin

[SteveD]

So I’m persevering with the rope trick as well as soaking the lock with plus gas penetrating fluid. I am pulling really hard but it’s not budging. Is the successful pulling action a gradual pull or a sharp tug?

Sharp tug iirc. Rope around the back of your neck, feet on the pegs and stand up quickly.

[carott]

Tobster,

The "locked" state of these caps is when they spin freely.

Typically when they are unlocked and fail they will give a ratcheting feel as you turn them.

I would advise putting lots of lock lube in the keyway and working the key in and out in hopes of getting to the unlocked state.

Best of luck.

Brett