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| Locking Fuel Cap, Fuel security |
 Aug 8 2008, 07:45 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 4 Joined: 19-July 08 Member No.: 45,770 Status:  Location: Australia Drives: 1987 240 Sedan  |
We live in Aussie, and have a 1987 240 Volvo. Very basic but solid.
Iam becoming more mindful of the amount of money I am pouring into our fuel tank. The screw type fuel cap we have on our tank is almost an invitation to knock off our fuel. The cost of a genuine cap looks prohibitive, and will no doubt remain so until I lose a tank of fuel. Does anyone know of a locking cap that will fit the 240 Volvo? With luck, I'll be able to pick one up at a wrecker. Regards elvolvorules |
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Aug 8 2008, 08:04 PM
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Expert  Group: Members Posts: 516 Joined: 15-December 07 Member No.: 35,867 Status: Location: Perth, Western Oz Drives: 9/'86 Courier Crew Cab Diesel, '80 Yamaha XT & SR 250's |
G'day mate,
Volvo wrecker is ideal, google for one, specify you want it with working key & lock. Quite a few online wreckers, most closed til Monday, but you never know. Which State?? |
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Aug 8 2008, 08:10 PM
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Expert Group: Members Posts: 516 Joined: 15-December 07 Member No.: 35,867 Status: Location: Perth, Western Oz Drives: 9/'86 Courier Crew Cab Diesel, '80 Yamaha XT & SR 250's |
If u like, I'll ring my local wrecker for a price, I could forward it to you without much trouble.?
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Aug 8 2008, 08:17 PM
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Expert Group: Members Posts: 516 Joined: 15-December 07 Member No.: 35,867 Status: Location: Perth, Western Oz Drives: 9/'86 Courier Crew Cab Diesel, '80 Yamaha XT & SR 250's |
$25 ea from my wreckers-with/without key. only one confident he has it all. Volkshop Cannington Eurocars Kenwick. specify red or green???
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Aug 24 2008, 12:43 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 4 Joined: 19-July 08 Member No.: 45,770 Status: Location: Australia Drives: 1987 240 Sedan |
Thanks for the advice and sorry about the delay in responding. Work committments.
I'll chase up a cap using Google as you recommend. Failing that, I'll be back in touch. Regards Elvolvorules |
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Aug 24 2008, 02:39 PM
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 Senior Group: Members Posts: 206 Joined: 5-August 07 Member No.: 30,963 Status: Location: SoCal, USA Drives: 1986 Volvo 245 |
Thieves in my area don't mess with the gas cap at all. They punch a hole in the bottom of the tank using a screwdriver and a hammer. Then they fill their bucket and allow the rest of the gas to drain onto the street.
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Aug 25 2008, 07:03 PM
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Expert Group: Members Posts: 516 Joined: 15-December 07 Member No.: 35,867 Status: Location: Perth, Western Oz Drives: 9/'86 Courier Crew Cab Diesel, '80 Yamaha XT & SR 250's |
Sad, but true.
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