Yeh! I go along with that. Can't tell you how many I have replaced, because they
don't catch properly

John Rodgers
88GL Driver

The Bus Depot wrote:

> > VW want  $41.00 for a gas cap.
>
> > Go get a locking cap from any FLAPS.
>
> Try it before you leave the auto parts shop.  The German supplier imported
> two versions to the U.S. that are incorrect for the Vanagon. Just about
> every wholesaler in the U.S. (and therefore tons of retailers) ended up with
> hundreds of these incorrect gas caps on their shelves.  One of the two
> versions is very obviously wrong (too small, and also doesn't latch
> properly), and the other one looks correct but also doesn't latch properly.
> I have been backordering gas caps until I get a shipment directly from
> Germany that I know is correct.  Not that other vendors may not have the
> right one, but be aware that there is a potential problem.  If it's wrong,
> you'll know as soon as you try it because it won't latch securely.
>
> - Ron Salmon
>   The Bus Depot, Inc.
>   http://www.busdepot.com>