The older type took a real key and there were many different ones. They
have a real metal lock assembly inside. The later type are just for show
and can be opened easily.

If the key is missing, the real lock kind can be removed from the filler
once the filler is removed completely from the van. Then there is a
small nut on the inside, held in place by a bent over metal tab. Move
the tab out of the way and remove the nut. Then the filler plug will
come out and can be carried in or mailed to a locksmith. Any locksmith
can make a key for it. My local guy has done this for me several times
on various older Westys. We used to have a very fast and reasonable list
VW locksmith. Is Steve Sandlin still around?

Mark

neil wrote:
> I managed to get my filler assembly off and sent it to a lock smith.
> He managed, (though was some trouble for him) to make a key for it.
>
> Neil.
>
>
>
> On 5/17/07, PB <pbrattan@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> I don't know if I want to use the water tank, but it seems that I
>> can't open
>> the water refill cap without a key.  Where would I get one, or is there
>> another "trick" to opening it.
>>
>> Patti
>> '90 Westy automatic
>>
>
>
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>
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