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  1. 26th June 2010, 10:40 AM #1
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    Securing Defendoor Fuel Filler Cover

    Missed out on the AULRO covers so got one from Defendoor UK (~$11AUD, arrived in 3 days).

    Anyway was thinking how to secure to vehicle and came up with this.

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    Its 20mm PVC pipe. Made a cut long ways down pipe with hack saw. Used flat head screw driver to partially open the split to fit onto cover.

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    Then also using flat head screwdriver partially opened split to fit PVC pipe to raised edge of the filler recess.

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    The cover stays open when in the open position and does not interfere when filling up.

    When closed cover sits flush.

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    I experimented with larger diameter piping and this also worked. But I found the 20mm to be a neater fit.

    I originally cut the longest length possible but found it difficult to fit to filler recess. So made it shorter.

    Very secure to filler recess and no drilling...ohhhh yeahh. Enjoy.
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  2. 26th June 2010, 01:57 PM #2
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    simplicity+practicability=good design
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    DEFENDER 110 D300 SE '23 (the S M E G)

    Ex DEFENDER 110 wagon '08 (the Kelvinator)
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  3. 26th June 2010, 04:13 PM #3
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    Fantastic idea, must do it when I get the defendoor.
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  4. 26th June 2010, 08:17 PM #4
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    The KISS principle-Beauty Kelly!

    "Some people walk in the rain,others just get wet!" -Roger Miller
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  5. 28th June 2010, 06:14 PM #5
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    Now that is a good idea. Thanks, will try it out when I get a Defendoor.
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  6. 28th June 2010, 10:40 PM #6
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    Did you get the Aulro one?
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  7. 29th June 2010, 04:12 PM #7
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    I just got the plain one from here:

    DEFENDOOR fuel filler recess cover for Land Rover Defender

    But if there is another group buy with the AULRO logo I am keen!!
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  8. 29th June 2010, 05:38 PM #8
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    Defendoor

    Is there anyone selling these in Aus, if not I'd be in for a couple.
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  9. 29th June 2010, 06:14 PM #9
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    Nice one, I wonder if the summer time temp will affect the "springiness' I suppose it wont fall off even if it does! might copy that.

    I used 2 stick on clips and a piece of cord after I left one of my defendoors at a filling station
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  10. 29th June 2010, 06:28 PM #10
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    So, who's gunna organise a group buy?!
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