Well, out of curiosity I tried to open my gas cap with another key or a screwdriver but it only works with my ignition key. I guess it is like the old Indian medicine man said: "sometimes the magic works and sometimes it doesn't." Go figure. William Polowniak 1989 Vanagon GL 1988 Mercedes 300 SE
> Earl, > > IMHO after having lost a few and trying to replace them (Stant use to make a > non-locking cap) It's not worth the effort. I think as long as no one know > about this and you don't hang a screw driver from the side of the van it > should be fine. The only person that will know that it works with a > screwdriver is the guy that is in the process of stealing you gas and its > too late but at least he won't destroy your cap > > Jere > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf > Of Earl Smith > Sent: Friday, February 08, 2002 5:58 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: gas tank cap > > > The lock on my gas cap doesn't. the cap can be turned with any key > or screwdriver. A replacement costs $50. What have others on the > list in this situation? > > TIA |
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