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  1. 30th June 2014, 11:50 AM #1
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    Need to Replace Locking Fuel Cap for 2011 Puma

    Hi All!

    I was tanking up two weeks ago and after it was done I proceeded to close the cap and didn't hear the traditional click-click-click then took off the cap then proceeded to tighten the cap again, no click-click-click. So I decided to try and lock it anyway then when I tried to pull out the key, the whole lock assembly came off with the key and it looked really rusty. So I put it back so it wouldn't be obvious that the tank wasn't locked. I asked around the local LR parts suppliers and was offered one for a TD5, will this work with my 2011 2.4 Puma?

    At first I thought it wouldn't but after browsing on line for replacements, I came across the Mudstuff UK one with the tether. It says it can be used with 2.2 and 2.4 Pumas as well as TD5s. So does this mean I can use the TD5 cap offered to me?

    Thanks.
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  2. 30th June 2014, 01:59 PM #2
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    It fits.. I replaced my 2011 2.4 with a cap for a 2.2..
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  3. 30th June 2014, 03:12 PM #3
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    Hi Sue,

    Thanks for the reply. So I guess the TD5 cap offered to me is also good then?

    Will give the guy another ring and see how much he wants for it.
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  4. 30th June 2014, 07:48 PM #4
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    Yep Td5 will work, replaced on my 2010 2.4
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  5. 30th June 2014, 11:39 PM #5
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    I ended up squirting some Lanotec into my lock as it started to jam up.

    I was actually advised to get one with no lock on it, as it can let water into your tank, .
    With all the problems I've had, I'm seriously considering it.
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    Thanks for the confirmation ozy013, I'll give the parts guy a call and see if it's still available then.

    Hi Chops, unfortunately for me, the entire lock assembly came out with the key. I just did what I could to stuff it all back so it'll at least look secure. Based on the looks of the cap, I don't see where it can let water in through the lock, maybe I'll have another look.

    So now we've determined that the TD5 cap will work with the 2.4 and 2.2 Puma, how do we prevent such instances from happening again? Will squirting machine or silicon oil help any? I mean, mine is a MY11 so it's only been around for a few years so I don't see why it should look like that.

    What y'all think?
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  7. 3rd July 2014, 04:42 AM #7
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    I replaced the fuel cap on my puma with a new one from supercrap auto.
    It is yellow tho. But I have a defendoor so you only see the yellow cap when I fill up at the servo or when I lose the the defendoor.
    Supercrap also sell non locking ones.
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    Just bought a locking one for the sill tanks for my 130 Puma as I am going to have a seperate filler and want it to look original..$38 from British Offroad.
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    Hi troppojon, I don't think I have one of those branches here.

    Hi Nugget, thanks for the tip. I actually ordered the new cap from the UK and should already be making it's way here. Prices are WAY more reasonable on that side of the pond for the same stuff! I just wanted to know my options in the event I needed one again in a hurry.

    As for locking cap maintenance, do I even bother or is it another thing we have to accept as a "Land Rover thing"?
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  10. 7th July 2014, 01:06 PM #10
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    HC,
    you have to remember that things like fuel caps etc aren't made by LR, they are just supplied by some company who probably supplies a heap of other vehicle companies as well,, such as Tojo's etc.
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