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Subject:Re: Fuel filler cap stuck
From:Michael McSwain
Date:Thu, 22 Jan 2015 20:13:58 -0500

Screw driver worked for me not too long ago.  Didn't require a wrench

On Thu, Jan 22, 2015 at 7:03 PM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com>
wrote:

> My technique is what all the car thieves around here use to steal Vanagons
> and old Subarus.  Slim Jim the door, and 10 seconds later you are off down
> the road.
>
> No one bothers to hot wire anymore.
>
> Stuart
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Neil N [mailto:musomuso@gmail.com]
> Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2015 1:20 PM
> To: Stuart MacMillan
> Cc: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com
> Subject: Re: Fuel filler cap stuck
>
> x2
>
> Running "on fumes", at gas station, no cap key......
>
> I was able to remove it with only the screwdriver.
> (but then we all carry more tools than that right?   ;)  ha ha.
>
> Neil.
>
> On 1/21/15, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Yep, use a big square shaft screwdriver and an adjustable wrench.
>
> --
> Neil n
>
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>
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>
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>
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>

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