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Message started by Thumpin on 06/22/07 at 07:08:20

Title: Gas cap gasket - any ideas
Post by Thumpin on 06/22/07 at 07:08:20

I need to replace the gasket under my gas cap. The obviusly custom job the the PO put on here is #1 worn out and #2 sucked to begin with. I thought I would see if I could get the actual gasket from the stealership. His response was that I would have to buy a entire gas cap cause they can't get just the gasket. What about the keying was my 2nd thought after making it through my 1st thought of how f-ing stupid is this. This has to be a common part to replace. Ideas out there?????

Title: Re: Gas cap gasket - any ideas
Post by barry68v10 on 06/22/07 at 15:57:30

I took an old bike tube and cut to a circle the same size as the gas cap. Cut a hole in the center just smaller than the inside of the cap and pulled it over the inside of the gas cap. I seals perfectly and I no longer leak gas down the tank no matter how full the tank is.

Title: Re: Gas cap gasket - any ideas
Post by barry68v10 on 06/22/07 at 15:58:52

Not a "factory" job I know, but it took me 3 whole minutes and cost me NOTHIN! ;D

Title: Re: Gas cap gasket - any ideas
Post by justin_o_guy on 06/22/07 at 19:02:53

Yea, but if ya seal it too good it'll suck a dent in the tank.....

Ha! I got there First!

Good deal, mine leaks & has from day one. I'm gonna do that.

Title: Re: Gas cap gasket - any ideas
Post by Thumpin on 06/23/07 at 17:36:45

Sounds like a plan. I will try your "field expedient method".

Title: Re: Gas cap gasket - any ideas
Post by YonuhAdisi on 06/23/07 at 21:00:24

barry68v10 wrote:

That's exactly how I made a gasket for my fuel cap.