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VW fuel tank cap - modern substitute.
Blue65 - June 29th, 2015 at 09:33 PM

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?

adlbeetle66 - July 13th, 2015 at 12:04 PM

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 - January 9th, 2016 at 07:19 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by adlbeetle66
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-3432...

Blue65 - January 16th, 2016 at 08:04 PM

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?

Blue65 - February 18th, 2016 at 04:19 PM

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



Quote:
Originally posted by Blue65
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?

Blue65 - March 8th, 2016 at 10:47 AM

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
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