Date:         Mon, 31 Jan 2000 19:32:38 -0500
Reply-To:     The Bus Depot <ron@NETCARRIER.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         The Bus Depot <ron@NETCARRIER.COM>
Subject:      Re: NEED GAS CAP FOR 85
In-Reply-To:  <38961B91.C83926A6@rambus.com>
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> VW want  $41.00 for a gas cap.

> Go get a locking cap from any FLAPS.


Try it before you leave the auto parts shop.  The German supplier imported
two versions to the U.S. that are incorrect for the Vanagon. Just about
every wholesaler in the U.S. (and therefore tons of retailers) ended up with
hundreds of these incorrect gas caps on their shelves.  One of the two
versions is very obviously wrong (too small, and also doesn't latch
properly), and the other one looks correct but also doesn't latch properly.
I have been backordering gas caps until I get a shipment directly from
Germany that I know is correct.  Not that other vendors may not have the
right one, but be aware that there is a potential problem.  If it's wrong,
you'll know as soon as you try it because it won't latch securely.

- Ron Salmon
  The Bus Depot, Inc.
  http://www.busdepot.com>