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PostPosted: Thu Jan 03, 2019 6:03 pm    Post subject: Damaged Lock on Gas Cap Allow Rain Water Into Fuel Tank? Reply with quote
This is for what is likely an OE gas cap. It uses the ignition/door key.

A while ago, I had to take apart the cap to disable the lock.

Could rain water get in through the damaged key hole into the fuel tank?

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Neil.

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PostPosted: Thu Jan 03, 2019 6:26 pm    Post subject: Re: Damaged Lock on Gas Cap Allow Rain Water Into Fuel Tank? Reply with quote
Maybe but I doubt enough to make a
difference. A piece of tape would make sure.
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 03, 2019 6:34 pm    Post subject: Re: Damaged Lock on Gas Cap Allow Rain Water Into Fuel Tank? Reply with quote
I installed a newer cap, also with damaged key hole, and covered hole with Gorilla tape but should test the old cap that way.
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