Well, out of curiosity I tried to open my gas cap with another key or a
screwdriver but it only works with my ignition key. I guess it is like the
old Indian medicine man said: "sometimes the magic works and sometimes it
doesn't." Go figure.

William Polowniak
1989 Vanagon GL
1988 Mercedes 300 SE

> Earl,
>
> IMHO after having lost a few and trying to replace them (Stant use to make
a
> non-locking cap) It's not worth the effort.  I think as long as no one
know
> about this and you don't hang a screw driver from the side of the van it
> should be fine.  The only person that will know that it works with a
> screwdriver is the guy that is in the process of stealing you gas and its
> too late but at least he won't destroy your cap
>
> Jere
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
> Of Earl Smith
> Sent: Friday, February 08, 2002 5:58 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: gas tank cap
>
>
> The lock on my gas cap doesn't.  the cap can be turned with any key
> or screwdriver.  A replacement costs $50.  What have others on the
> list in this situation?
>
> TIA