venus Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Why, why, why? $60+ for a simple OEM gas cap for a 1972 240Z! My after market locking one is 10 years old & really hard to open now. Can't seem to find another locking one at all. Any source for the locking type now? Photo is what I have now with locking mechanism sticking to where I’m worried the key will break. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snailed Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Maybe you could soak the lock with some kind of solvent, dry it out, then some graphite lube? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
74Adam Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 (edited) Could a locksmith rekey it for you and replace the sleeve (or whatever they do)? Edit: Just occurred to me that if you do that, maybe the locksmith could match the new lock to your ignition key. Voila, one less key on your keychain. Edited October 29, 2011 by 74Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luseboy Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 I have one on my car but no key... is it possible to get keys made for these? is there any place that I can find a key code? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarab 155 Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 I've got a locking cap -- NOS -- PM me for photo and price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarab 155 Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Here's a picture of the gas cap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarJway Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Did you try your local parts store? I bought a locking 'Stant' gas cap for under $15 a year ago. The part number for the cap is: 10583 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venus Posted October 31, 2011 Author Share Posted October 31, 2011 Thanks guys! I think I'll go for your offer Scarab. Will email you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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