Date:         Wed, 14 Dec 2005 00:36:59 -0600
Reply-To:     Al and Sue Brase <albeeee@MCHSI.COM>
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From:         Al and Sue Brase <albeeee@MCHSI.COM>
Subject:      Re: gas cap
Comments: To: John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
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If this fails and you decide to destroy the cap, maybe just destroy the
lock instead. Just put a big screwdriver in and turn. The wafers will
cut thru the plastic and it will open. Now the new key is the
screwdriver. Not a bad thing to have under the passenger seat anyway!
Al Brase

John Rodgers wrote:

> Jeff Gellman wrote:
>
>> any suggestions on getting the gas cap off, the key does not seem to
>> be working and i do not want to break the key off..should i just
>> drill the lock out?
>>
>>
>> Jeff
>>
>>
> No drilling. a spark could cause an explosion. Soak that puppy with
> Marvels Mystery Oil. Squirt into the key hole, and let soak. Then put in
> the key and try it. Should work.
>
> John Rodgers
> 88 GL Driver
>