djbooya

I just got a new one of these fuel cap seals: 944-201-553-01-M100
Do I need to do anything to it before using or just install on the fuel cap? Wasn't sure if I should put a light coat of oil or some other product on it before starting to use.

In addition to that my fuel cap currently looks like this (haven't installed new seal yet):


What is the best way to clean it up?

Steffen Dubois

Mine looked the same as yours. I have grinded the surface with fine sandpaper and added a new seal.

djbooya

Buddy of mine suggested using acetone as well which I might try. Do you recall what grit sandpaper you used? Was it like 500 or more like 2000?

Spyerx

that annoyed the crap outta me so i got a new filler cap. just put a new gasket you'll be fine.

Deserion

I used #0000 steel wool and finished with a fine coat of oil after cleaning. Also lubricated the lock with graphite while I was in there.

djbooya

Steel wool helped alot:


Where did you put the graphite lube? In the keyhole? Is an oil based lube bad to use?

Steffen Dubois

Oil is sticky over the years and graphite not. Always graphite for locks.

djbooya

Do you just put the graphite in the keyhole?

Deserion