Gas Cap Malfunction

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Jan 15, 2009 | 08:22 PM

steeleaway

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Racer

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From: Port Orange Florida

Gas Cap Malfunction

Filled up with gas and then went to put gas cap back on and it will not tighten. It barely makes the ratchet noise while turning and just comes back off the hose bib in my hand. I have never heard of such a problem. Anyone else have this happen and is it fixable? Or do I have to go to the stealership to get a new one? It is a 2004 Lemans Edition Vert.

Jan 16, 2009 | 08:59 AM

mike348

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Mine seems to be getting bad.

Jan 16, 2009 | 09:30 AM

Quicksilver Vert 01

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Try spraying the inside of the cap with WD-40 to free it up.

Any auto parts store has relpacement gas caps. You don't have to go to a GM dealer to get one.

Jan 16, 2009 | 09:58 AM

Aprilia1

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Quote:

Originally Posted by steeleaway

It is only a $13.00 part at the dealers. Considering what many people pay for a custom cup of coffee, this seems almost reasonable even for the dealer. Maybe want to bite the bullet on this one...

A1

Jan 16, 2009 | 10:46 AM

Oldvetter

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A nonsealing gas cap will set a "check engine" light. It will go away after you replace the cap and drive it sometime (may have to go through multiple start cycles).

Jan 16, 2009 | 11:50 AM

hotwheels57

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In the ol' days we'd just replace a defective part with a new part...

Jan 16, 2009 | 08:59 PM

steeleaway

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Originally Posted by Aprilia1

Got a new cap today at the stealership....$21.00 plus tax!!!!

Jan 16, 2009 | 10:01 PM

Bell

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Hey, except for the door panel plug, that's got to be about the least expensive part you're likely to ever buy for the vette (especially from the dealership). Count your blessings.