XK8 Fuel Cap Magnet
#1
#2
#3
#4
#6
![Default](/forum/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Look on Youtube for HDD magnet removal. I use one positioned on the vertical side of the fuel recess to hold the filler flap closed after some lowlife prised the flap open to siphon out my fuel and broke the latch.
The pic shows the magnet stuck to the side of my XK8,
![Name: DSC_0059_zpsnxdizlzs.jpg
Views: 368
Size: 268.7 KB](https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/attachments/xk8-xkr-x100-17/154602d1501209694-xk8-fuel-cap-magnet-dsc_0059_zpsnxdizlzs.jpg)
#7
![Default](/forum/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Thanks for the responses. Has anyone removed the magnet from the filler door? I'm guessing that the plastic surround holding the magnet is glued and I'm concerned about breaking it when trying to remove it. Magnets of a similar size are readily available EG A 13mm X 2.5mm neodynium disc can hold 2.2kg and costs $AU1.75.
Trending Topics
#9
![Default](/forum/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Also, rare earth magnet works very well to re-magnetize small magnets. these can be found in hobby shops.
The following users liked this post:
bazjag (05-26-2015)
#10
#11
#12
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: PHX some of the time
Posts: 117,447
Received 6,322 Likes
on
5,509 Posts
![Default](/forum/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I have the same experience, I try and straighten the tether during fill ups and can get the cap to remain in place but the magnet is barely up to the job.
The following users liked this post:
bazjag (05-29-2015)
#13
![Default](/forum/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Interesting. My cap has no tether, but stays stuck just fine with the magnet. I didn't even realize that it is missing a tether until right now. It makes sense since most caps have one, but I figured with the magnet right there, Jaguar assumed one wasn't needed. Now I want to run out and look, to see where it would go.
#14
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Summerville, South Carolina
Posts: 24,672
Received 4,300 Likes
on
3,717 Posts
#15
![Default](/forum/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Curiosity got the best of me so I took a look tonight. Mine doesn't really hold anymore either.
The magnet and its holder just snap in. If you look at the pictures you will see four sets of tabs on the mounting frame that line up with four cutouts on the fuel filler door. Push in the tabs and you can work it free. Upon reassembly, make sure the pictogram is oriented correctly. I could only get it to go back in once this was done.
Didn't try to pull the magnet. My guess is you could put a second magnet on the back (there is room for a slim one to fit) and fit it back in. Will not double the magnetic strength, but might be enough to hold for some of you.
The magnet and its holder just snap in. If you look at the pictures you will see four sets of tabs on the mounting frame that line up with four cutouts on the fuel filler door. Push in the tabs and you can work it free. Upon reassembly, make sure the pictogram is oriented correctly. I could only get it to go back in once this was done.
Didn't try to pull the magnet. My guess is you could put a second magnet on the back (there is room for a slim one to fit) and fit it back in. Will not double the magnetic strength, but might be enough to hold for some of you.
#16
#17
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
aholbro1
XJ XJ6 / XJR6 ( X300 )
17
08-05-2021 05:02 AM
jagent
XJ6 & XJ12 Series I, II & III
8
09-12-2015 09:10 AM
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)