Fuel filler cap strap broken

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The rubber strap on my fuel cap has snapped.

Seems my options are:

Buy replacement new OEM fuel filler cap
Buy a cheap ebay version and transfer just the strap
Repair the strap

I would prefer to try the no cost repair option.

The strap has a cut on the small circular ring, which could make it easier to repair. In which case, has anyone done this before

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and can offer tips? Tape, glue?


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Or just do this

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samuelh_888 said:
Just go to audi and get the genuine part - it's a couple of quid.
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My local Audi main dealer has quoted me just under €50 for replacement filler cap since the strap only comes with the whole thing.


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I actively cut the strap off the straps on all of fuel caps as I prefer to have the cap separate. I never prop it on the fuel cap!
 
LEE69 said:
That cap is for the 8L this is the 8P one https://www.autodoc.co.uk/borsehung/14173593
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Yes, that’s the one! Thanks for the link. A steal at that price. I need to use the Autodoc.fi Finland site which quotes €11.06. As usual, p&p bumps it up to total price of €27.96, but still about €20 less than the Audi dealer. I’ve used Autodoc before.


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Simon50s said:
Yes, that’s the one! Thanks for the link. A steal at that price. I need to use the Autodoc.fi Finland site which quotes €11.06. As usual, p&p bumps it up to total price of €27.96, but still about €20 less than the Audi dealer. I’ve used Autodoc before.


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Just used them myself two rear calipers for £90 delivered absolute stupid price compared to others, even friends in the trade can't match them lol
 
Simon50s said:
I’m having more options now. Quite surprised to find somewhere selling just the straps. The cheapest p&p for me is under €3 but quotes 30-50 days! Has anyone experience of using AliExpress?


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Yeah be fine just a big wait
 
I’m tempted to go for the cheapest option of just the strap from Aliexpress. I’m not in a rush so can wait the 30-50 days while it sits in some Chinese freight container.

Does anyone know how to remove the central ring with strap off the fuel cap? Just had a quick look and can’t see how it could come off.


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I'd say cut that one off, and put the new one in hot water to make it more supple and it might wiggle on
 
LEE69 said:
I'd say cut that one off, and put the new one in hot water to make it more supple and it might wiggle on
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The centre ring is made of hard plastic not rubber. Looks like it’s made in a way that can’t be changed? Looks like a replacement cap is the way to go.


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Contact a breakers yard. Any VAG fuel cap should fit as long as it's the right fuel car to match your vehicle. Can't see them wanting much for one.
 
ahtcap said:
Is just the strap not an option.number 1 or 2 picture?
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I think it could be pic No. 1 but not sure how it attaches to the circular plastic ring. Is it using those two small pins?


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