I think there is a difference between '85 and later models - My '85 has a metal lock parts inside where as my '90 has plastic. The plastic one is much better as it doesn't stick like the metal one. On Wed, Feb 20, 2008 at 5:42 PM, Mike Miller <mwmiller@cwnet.com> wrote: > Put a screwdriver in the lock, twist and viola! it's a non locking gas > cap, > you just have to use a device to twist the lock mechanism. > > Or your local FLAPS has them that fit. > > Mike > > > On 2/20/08 2:26 PM, "John Baker" <busvwzen@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > > > Here's a question for all you Vanagon guys. My 85 has > > a locking gas cap and it is a PITA!! Does anyone > > make\sell a non-locking cap for these buses?? Anyone > > wanna trade a non-locker for my locker?? > > > > PEACE! > > John Baker > > > > > > > > > ______________________________________________________________________________ > > ______ > > Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. > > http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs >
-- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '85 GL (Preparing to move to a new Home) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus |
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