bambi
Member Since: 10 Apr 2009
Location: south yorkshire
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I know this has been covered before, but again last night some scroats tried to steal the fuel from the car, they prized open the fuel flap, ( they didnt get any fuel ) we presume they were disturbed.
just checked with land rover and they have never heard of fuel being stolen  and dont do a separate locking cap.
Has anybody found one yet ?
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 16th Dec 2011 10:46 am |
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J@mes
Member Since: 10 Nov 2008
Location: Bomber County
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does the filler neck not have an anti-syphon guard on it? 2014 D4 XS
2005 D3 SE - Gone
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| 16th Dec 2011 10:49 am |
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bambi
Member Since: 10 Apr 2009
Location: south yorkshire
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Hi J@mes, dont know, ive never tried pikeing fuel before, as far as i am aware most antisyphon devices are usually designed to reduce the diameter of the neck, but if you wee to use a small pipe it may well fit. But not sure.
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| 16th Dec 2011 10:58 am |
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J@mes
Member Since: 10 Nov 2008
Location: Bomber County
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Me neither, I wasn't sure if it was a gauze filter which stopped anything going in to the tank or not  2014 D4 XS
2005 D3 SE - Gone
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| 16th Dec 2011 11:01 am |
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bambi
Member Since: 10 Apr 2009
Location: south yorkshire
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hi james, it seems quite common in the states their flaps dont even lock. it seems i am correct in my line of thought as a few in the states have been relieved of their fuel.
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| 16th Dec 2011 11:05 am |
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nicedayforit
Member Since: 05 Sep 2011
Location: Beside the Solway
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These people say they fit all Discoveries.
http://www.petrolcaps.co.uk/shops/sub.asp?iSub=398
If anybody wants an 11033 Screw type I have one as new for £10 delivered UK.
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| 16th Dec 2011 12:16 pm |
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bambi
Member Since: 10 Apr 2009
Location: south yorkshire
Posts: 2059
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Hi Thanks for the reply, their caps are aimed at the d1-d2 market, not the d3-d4, but they were very helpful and are contacticing the manufacturer to see what is available,
will keep you posted.
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| 16th Dec 2011 6:25 pm |
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bambi
Member Since: 10 Apr 2009
Location: south yorkshire
Posts: 2059
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A locking fuel cap is now available for our vehicles. and d4 as well. £29.99 inc delivery.
www.petrolcaps.com
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| 20th Dec 2011 9:39 pm |
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camelrock
Member Since: 11 Oct 2008
Location: north yorkshire
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It's ok fitting a locking fuel cap on your car but if the low life's really want your fuel they'll drill a hole in the tank !!
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| 20th Dec 2011 11:57 pm |
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bambi
Member Since: 10 Apr 2009
Location: south yorkshire
Posts: 2059
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Very true but generally they must know that d3 fuel flaps are easy enough to open and the cap non locking. So even if they prise the flap open and find a locking cap they may go elsewhere instead. They could always steal the car. All you can do is try to make your car less inviting than others. 
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| 21st Dec 2011 12:48 pm |
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MrH
Member Since: 08 Aug 2007
Location: lost in the forest
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I checked with they guys as the website didn't list one for the D/LR4 and seeming the D4 has the anti misfuelling device they weren't 100% sure, but I just got this reply from them:
Quote:Hi there
I have just test fitted a cap on an LR4 and although in design it is
slightly different it was a successful fit, the Dealer concerned
(Shuckers Shrewsbury) could not have been any more helpful and
confirmed that the Land Rover part number now is the same for the LR3
& LR4 models, and there miss-fueling device is part of the filler tube
a few inches down, so the cap will not interfere with the caps
operation, I hope this of help to you.
If I can be of any further help just let me know.
For petrol vehicles visit www.petrolcaps.com & diesels
www.dieselcaps.co.uk
Regards Mark
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| 21st Dec 2011 6:15 pm |
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Navigator
Member Since: 17 Mar 2010
Location: Stay at Home. One of the lives you save could be your own.
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Nice idea. Though I notice they list Land Rover Discovery (3) 2004 to 06, and Discovery 4 from 2009. Maybe does not fit 2007/8 models?? A vaccine does not stop you catching a virus, or passing it on, or getting ill from it, really ill. It does reduce the likelyhood of you dying when really, really ill. Stay Alive - KEEP AWAY FROM PEOPLE.
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| 21st Dec 2011 6:28 pm |
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bambi
Member Since: 10 Apr 2009
Location: south yorkshire
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If ya reads it right it's ses d3 2004 to 06/2009 which I mean to take june09 as my may 09 was a run out model before the d4
I have ordered 1 verbally as I have been speaking to mark at various fuel caps . Co. uk he has been outstandingly helpfull.
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| 21st Dec 2011 6:44 pm |
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Navigator
Member Since: 17 Mar 2010
Location: Stay at Home. One of the lives you save could be your own.
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bambi wrote: d3 2004 to 06/2009
When it is all one one line that looks like the likely interpretation - when the web page is on a narrow screen and the line breaks after 06, then it looks quite different! Look forward to hearing how you get on. A vaccine does not stop you catching a virus, or passing it on, or getting ill from it, really ill. It does reduce the likelyhood of you dying when really, really ill. Stay Alive - KEEP AWAY FROM PEOPLE.
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| 21st Dec 2011 7:12 pm |
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bambi
Member Since: 10 Apr 2009
Location: south yorkshire
Posts: 2059
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Sorry old love didn't mean any offence , just me being well me. When I get the cap I will advise accordingly.
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| 21st Dec 2011 8:49 pm |
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