I hear this from time to time, but I've had no problems whatsoever with the
locking caps on both of my 84's years.  And no, a screwdriver will NOT
unlock them either unless the internal tumbler/wafer system is destroyed by
one "forcing it".  Living in Southern California like I do, I would NEVER
run a Non-Locking Gas Cap.  That's just asking for "dirt" or "sugar" trouble
from a vandal.

Volkswagen VERY briefly made a Non-Locking Cap, but this almost two decades
ago.  Perhaps Stant or Robert Shaw (aftermarket cap manufacturers) make one.

Chris Turner ( jordanvw@aol.com ) has 'em once in awhile, maybe has a bucket
full of 'em.
--
Jim Thompson
84 GL 1.9 "Gloria"
84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt"
73 K Ghia Coupe "Denise"
72 411 Station Wagon "Pug"
oldvolkshome@gmail.com
http://www.oldvolkshome.com
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On Wed, Feb 20, 2008 at 2:26 PM, John Baker <busvwzen@yahoo.com> wrote:

> Here's a question for all you Vanagon guys.  My 85 has
> a locking gas cap and it is a PITA!!  Does anyone
> make\sell a non-locking cap for these buses??  Anyone
> wanna trade a non-locker for my locker??
>
> PEACE!
> John Baker