Spencer Allen wrote:
>
> Help! The DMV here in IL wants to suspend the plate on my 85 Westy because
> the gas cap failed the emissions check. What was coming out the tail pipe
> passed but the gas cap failed for crying out loud! VW want $41.00 for a new
> one. does anyone in the North end of Chicago have one for sale or trade? All
> I really want to do is borrow one for the test. I don't think anything is
> wrong with mine. it may be they don't know how to test Vanagons. They were
> more interested in the Westy interior. Guess they don't see many come through
> that station. An alternate source or non VW gas cap sub would be helpful.
> Thanks
> Spencer

Go get a locking cap from any FLAPS.

Grant