VW fuel tank cap - modern substitute.

Blue65 Officially Full-On Dubber

298 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 29 Jun 2015, 9:33 pm

#1015888

I've got the original fuel tank cap - new seals and all - but I noticed that sometimes its twisted on incorrectly so that its lopsided - and the fuel vapors leak out.

I used to have another vintage Beetle that had a non-standard fuel cap - it was modern and it didn't slip. Not sure where you can find it now.

Is there a modern fuel cap that someone can recommend?

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adlbeetle66 Under the car.........again!

1,476 posts · joined Aug 2014 · 13 Jul 2015, 12:04 pm

#1016517

I think SuperCheap stock universal ones that can be used for different cars - have a look and see if that works 😉

http://search.supercheapauto.com.au/search?w=fuel%20cap

Blue65 Officially Full-On Dubber

298 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 9 Jan 2016, 7:19 pm

#1022686

adlbeetle66 wrote:I think SuperCheap stock universal ones that can be used for different cars - have a look and see if that works 😉

http://search.supercheapauto.com.au/search?w=fuel%20cap

Haha, I'd rather not be the first one to try. I was hoping other owners had tried one and could OK it.

On my previous Beetle I had my fuel tank cap replaced by my mechanic with a modern substitute. It was big but it got a good seal. I sold that Beetle sometime ago though and my mechanic can't remember where he bought the cap from.

It looked like this one.

http://www.jbugs.com/product/343201551.html

http://www.airheadparts.com/vintage-vw-parts/fuel-tank-cap/fuel-tank-cap-343201551

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Blue65 Officially Full-On Dubber

298 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 16 Jan 2016, 8:04 pm

#1022890

I bought a similar one from Justkampers which has an aussie based story. It works really well unlike the old original one.

The modern one has tougher springs which keeps the seal in place. The old original one - had new rubbers - but the spring was not strong.

The only problem with the new cap is that the seal is hard to turn. Maybe its a bit dry? Would rubbing a little bit of engine oil on it help?

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Blue65 Officially Full-On Dubber

298 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 18 Feb 2016, 4:19 pm

#1023817

Hi. I just want to come back and let you other owners know that I am very pleased with the Justkampers petrol cap.

I've used it for about a month now - there is no petrol smell coming from the petrol tank area now.

The original one with new seals - I think the springs are not strong enough - just kept on leaking fumes.

petrol cap http://www.justkampers.com.au/211-201-551-a-petrol-cap-non-locking-for-all-t2-bay-1967-1971-and-beetles-1960-1967.html

Blue65 wrote:I bought a similar one from Justkampers which has an aussie based story. It works really well unlike the old original one.

The modern one has tougher springs which keeps the seal in place. The old original one - had new rubbers - but the spring was not strong.

The only problem with the new cap is that the seal is hard to turn. Maybe its a bit dry? Would rubbing a little bit of engine oil on it help?

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Owner of a 1964 VW Beetle, 1641cc engine, etc..

Blue65 Officially Full-On Dubber

298 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 8 Mar 2016, 10:47 am

#1024364

Hi. while I was looking for a rubber grommit for my fuel line I found this on ebay.

Someone is selling the vw petrol cap - this is really good and cheaper than retail

Check it out its cheaper by $10 than retail.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VW-SIXTYS-BEETLE-FUEL-CAP-/182044498462?hash=item2a62b29a1e:g:JFAAAOSwZ8ZW2nmB
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VW-SIXTYS-BEETLE-FUEL-CAP-/182044498462?hash=item2a62b29a1e:g:JFAAAOSwZ8ZW2nmB

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