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Old Jan 30, 2007 | 06:26 PM
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Default fuel cap broken?

I was at the gas station and I tried to remove the fuel cap but it started clicking. It's only supposed to click
when you're tightening it. I guess it broke. Now it doesn't seem to tighten all the way and starts clicking
earlier than before.

Does anyone have suggestions on good OEM type replacement? I've seen some Stant and Fram caps from Kragen
and some CST caps from autozone. Any particular ones you'd suggest?

Thanks,
jbum
 
Old Jan 31, 2007 | 08:04 AM
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I don't think it matters, as long as it fits/works.
 
Old Jan 31, 2007 | 08:06 AM
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yeah, just make sure you get one that fits, it should be fine
 
Old Jan 31, 2007 | 10:45 AM
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Default RE: fuel cap broken?

Wal-Mart has them, both stock and lockable. I usualy buy a lockable cap, because you can never be too careful. You might offend someone one day and he/she will try and screw your baby up by dumping some sand or something in your tank.

They come with 2 keys, aren't much more then normal caps, and are pretty easy to operate, just turn the key 1/4'th a rev. in 1 direction and then twist off as normal. Since we have the locking cabin back there, it might not be a need, but someone can rip that thing open if they want to.
 
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