Fuel cap

[lucas.armstrong.77]

So I've finally driven off without my fuel cap and have not recovered it yet
Wondering if anyone has/is/is going to wreck a incomplete perentie or may know someone with a fuel cap for sale?

[Bearman]

Check ebay, there's a couple on there but not cheap.

[Dervish]

It should've been held on with a chain. Not sure exactly where you're based, but there's a guy on ebay parting out a Perentie in Katoomba - it's probably worth asking him. He's a nice bloke. This guy:

[ame=http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/land-rover-Perentie-GS-body-ute-tray-/251574752177?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item 3a930613b1&_uhb=1]Land Rover Perentie GS Body UTE Tray in Katoomba, NSW | eBay[/ame]

[solidrock]

While we're on the subject of fuel caps, I've seen mention of the fact that there is a locking Iveco fuel cap that will fit the Perentie, however I'm unable to find any reference to a specific Iveco part number. I know the original LR cap is a threaded one with an external fill tube diameter of 70mm, but I'd prefer not to have to make guesses before ordering one. Does anyone happen to know what a compatible Iveco part number would be?

[87County]

While we're on the subject of fuel caps, I've seen mention of the fact that there is a locking Iveco fuel cap that will fit the Perentie, however I'm unable to find any reference to a specific Iveco part number. I know the original LR cap is a threaded one with an external fill tube diameter of 70mm, but I'd prefer not to have to make guesses before ordering one. Does anyone happen to know what a compatible Iveco part number would be?

Didn't bother grabbing a p/n as the Iveco dealers hold them in stock.

I just asked to try it on the threads before I bought it.

In the end, and considering the price, I just fitted a padlock to the existing cap.

[87County]

Example here:

Perentie Fuel Cap

[rar110]

I was told that truck places have screw on caps like that.

I gave up my perentie fuel cap for that reason. I have a solid reputation for filling up and leaving the fuel cap. I now have a rule of putting it on the driver seat. Haven't lost one for about 3 years.

[solidrock]

I was told that truck places have screw on caps like that.

I gave up my perentie fuel cap for that reason. I have a solid reputation for filling up and leaving the fuel cap. I now have a rule of putting it on the driver seat. Haven't lost one for about 3 years.

It's definitely a worry considering the going price of a genuine LR cap. I'm lucky enough to have a cap with a chain on the underside which connects to a wire anchor inside the neck of the fuel tank, so no chance forgetting it, my main concern is that someone would knock the cap off, given the chance and a pair of pliers. I'd only had my perentie for about 2 weeks before someone roughly pried the AFM badge off the side, I mean I was going to do it myself anyways but what a !

That's a creative mod 87County, but I've ultimately decided against modding my own cap, and want to track down the elusive locking ones. I'll do my best to report back with a brand and PN when I find a decent one for anyone else who's interested.

[rust]

Fuel caps are over-rated

[rust]

The other day at a truck spares place I tested a Western Star Trucks fuel cap and it screwed on perfectly. When I was given the $105 price tag, it screwed off even more perfectly.