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Post by varka on Oct 26, 2017 8:13:08 GMT
I need a new locking petrol cap - can anyone please tell me what caps from standard car models fit the Bug standard neck? Also, I cannot see a vent on the diagram of the Bug tank, so does it have to be a vented cap?
TIA
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Post by ady on Oct 26, 2017 18:01:34 GMT
I have an MGB cap on mine, but before you rush out and buy one I also have an MGB filler neck, so it might be slightly different.
The tank isn't vented so you do need to have a vented cap.
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Post by varka on Oct 27, 2017 9:43:01 GMT
Thanks Ady
I think I will take the neck with me to the Restoration show and see if I can find a proper fit.
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Post by Stiffy on Oct 27, 2017 18:27:25 GMT
Some bugs had 3 prong caps while others 2. Most I believe are 2.  |
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Post by phillg on Oct 28, 2017 9:15:42 GMT
I needed to get one for an original neck recently.
Ended up with a very close fit at an auto jumble after trying many.
New old stock are about £65 on e bay etc !!!!!!!!!!!
I was also told a mk1 mini cap fits but are as hard to get hold of.
Good luck
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Post by vannin on Oct 28, 2017 12:35:22 GMT
i always think that the chrome waso fuel caps suit the bug the best
and aren't that difficult to get hold of, you know the 5 sided ones,
infact i think i have a couple of spares if anyone is really desperate.
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Post by Nobla on Oct 29, 2017 10:05:15 GMT
I think I have a spare cap somewhere in my garage, if your interested I can bring it along to the show.
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Post by tod on Nov 18, 2017 19:56:38 GMT
Which one fits the 3 pronged type ?
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Post by varka on Nov 22, 2017 8:24:27 GMT
Thanks all for your input.
I got a classic Mini one from an Ebay seller. It fitted, but could be twisted off when locked, so I returned it.
Closer inspection of the filler neck showed that the collar had been welded to the neck, so the filler neck seems to be a 'bitsa'.
I repaired the 'doctored' cap that came on the Bug. I found a 60mm steel washer (had to buy 100,so if anyone needs one contact me!) and custom made nitrile rubber washer to fit - good old Ebay.
So, repaired cap for £20.
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Post by tod on Nov 23, 2017 18:37:02 GMT
My Bug came with a locking filler cap and no key . I was just about to hack it off when I tried it and it came off without being unlocked . It takes a bit of force but I have been using it like it for three years now .
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