[zooky08]

Okay I've lost my keys to my project nd it hasn't even moved let alone started before
I know I can take my door lock to a locksmith nd get a key cut, but how do I solve the lockable fuel cap I have That the key was also with the car keys

[SierraDan]

i used a drill through the lock when i did the same thing.
just separate the filler hose from the tank to avoid metal getting into the tank.

[buzbox]

Do what I do when I lose things. Don't look for it, It'll always turns up when your looking for something else.

I've lost count of how many times I needed something in my toolbox then find something I needed the day before.

Believe me, It works !!

[zooky08]

buzbox wrote:

Do what I do when I lose things. Don't look for it, It'll always turns up when your looking for something else.

I've lost count of how many times I needed something in my toolbox then find something I needed the day before.

Believe me, It works !!

I hope this works
Hmm drilling out sounds okay then again will have to buy another cap
But I guess I have no choice unless my keys turn up

[chillin24x7]

you can alway try keys that are almost the same it can work as i had a mate do the same thing little juggle and in and out while turning always worked for me as for the fuel cap flat blade in the key hold works but most likly screw the lock

[Santos]

are the fuelcaps actually matched to the keys? i assuemed they would open to any suzuki key of the same model.

My friend who is a locksmith in brazil explained to me that he could make a key by putting a sheet of something (i think soft metal) into the lock and the pins would leave indents. From that he could file down a blank into the general shape and fine tune it from there. Its the sort of thing i guess the average locksmith would rather not do... but maybe the internets will give you a better idea of the process.


but seriously.... keep a spare at home (like the original if possible)

[zooky08]

Santos wrote:

are the fuelcaps actually matched to the keys? i assuemed they would open to any suzuki key of the same model.

My friend who is a locksmith in brazil explained to me that he could make a key by putting a sheet of something (i think soft metal) into the lock and the pins would leave indents. From that he could file down a blank into the general shape and fine tune it from there. Its the sort of thing i guess the average locksmith would rather not do... but maybe the internets will give you a better idea of the process.


but seriously.... keep a spare at home (like the original if possible)

Lockable fuel caps are a adtermaket part I think, so deffently has a different key

I didn't get a spare with the car only one of each
I'm surprised I lost them cost the cab has been siting on the ground for 6 months, I go to put the cab back on the chassis nd they weren't in there

[Santos]

maybe Want33s can help you out with an original cap?

[zooky08]

I've got another lockable one here from my old zook so I'll try drill the cap out or try another key
It's a good fuel cap too, oh well

[joe5701]

attack it with multi grips before you drill it, should just twist off

[want33s]

Your car won't see the road for a while yet so don't be in a hurry to destroy the cap.
Fill the tank via the rubber filler pipe until you find the keys.

How far could they have gone?

[zooky08]

want33s wrote:

Your car won't see the road for a while yet so don't be in a hurry to destroy the cap.
Fill the tank via the rubber filler pipe until you find the keys.

How far could they have gone?

car will be on the road next month some tine so I got a little while
Either were we unloaded it, or under the house or inside the house the keys will be so not that far I wouldn't think

[atari4x4]

checked behind the couch?

[zooky08]

Havnt been around a couch for like a year so deff won't be there
My luck it will be some were in the paddock

[ZookFan]

buzbox wrote:

Do what I do when I lose things. Don't look for it, It'll always turns up when your looking for something else.

I've lost count of how many times I needed something in my toolbox then find something I needed the day before.

Believe me, It works !!

HAHA, so true mate lol

[zooky08]

Got my fuel cap off
My fuel cap key from my old Sierra unlocked it
Now just to get new keys cut

[dawsey]

[quote="Santos"]are the fuelcaps actually matched to the keys? i assuemed they would open to any suzuki key of the same model.

I still use the original keys for my 89 seirra.and the key opens the doors,glove box, fuel cap and the for the ignition..I thought they came stock with the locking fuel cap fitted ,well there you go.

[alien]

fly macbear to your house with his prospecting gear =) he'll turn it up.

[Santos]

or just walk up and down your yard with a gutted 6"speaker (magnet) tied to a piece of rope

[zooky08]

Santos wrote:

or just walk up and down your yard with a gutted 6"speaker (magnet) tied to a piece of rope

My yard is quite huge

[DMAC]

zooky08 wrote:

Santos wrote:

or just walk up and down your yard with a gutted 6"speaker (magnet) tied to a piece of rope

My yard is quite huge

Use a 12" sub woofer magnet then.

[zooky08]

DMAC wrote:

zooky08 wrote:

Santos wrote:

or just walk up and down your yard with a gutted 6"speaker (magnet) tied to a piece of rope

My yard is quite huge

Use a 12" sub woofer magnet then.

No I ment it's really huge
Like acreage.
I'll need 100 12" subs
They turn up if they don't I'll get some cut, and then if they turn up I'll have three keys
I shouldn't loose 3 keys

[missmyljdaze]

I shouldn't loose 3 keys

thats tempting fate!

[dave91]

Santos wrote:

or just walk up and down your yard with a gutted 6"speaker (magnet) tied to a piece of rope

Hahah epic idea! Just drag a sub around your yard bahah

[zooky08]

buzbox wrote:

Do what I do when I lose things. Don't look for it, It'll always turns up when your looking for something else.

I've lost count of how many times I needed something in my toolbox then find something I needed the day before.

Believe me, It works !!

this actually works

[Teracis]

So you found the keys then?

Bloody good job if you did!

[zooky08]

Yes I found the key
Was on it's own, so was hard to see

[SSSIERA]

automatic transmission dipstick. works on most simple locks. (u can start most early model falcons with em to)

[zooky08]

SSSIERA wrote:

automatic transmission dipstick. works on most simple locks. (u can start most early model falcons with em to)

I've found the key

[DMAC]