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Old 05-22-2019, 01:40 AM
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Default gas cap cable broke

anyone replace one? i was getting gas and i heard the cap fall on the ground the cable dry rotted :-(
Old 05-22-2019, 08:02 AM
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You can buy a new one from SunCoast, Amazon or ebay for a few bucks. Haven't heard of one breaking before.
Old 05-22-2019, 08:26 AM
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What a coincidence. Mine too just last week.
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Mine as well.
Old 05-22-2019, 11:00 AM
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Mine too a few months ago.
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Crazy, mine snapped just over a week ago.
Old 05-22-2019, 11:34 AM
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Can I pin mine to prevent this from happening? Is it a gas cap out procedure?
Old 05-22-2019, 06:35 PM
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F$#k it, I'm going to go break mine now.
Old 05-22-2019, 07:46 PM
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I'm part of this club. My gas cap refuses to be contained.
Old 05-23-2019, 09:09 PM
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I just received the one I ordered from Amazon

Porsche 986 987 996 997 gas Fuel Cap +Clip GENUINE oem pertrol tank filler cover


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DIY Tip:

Where the cable attaches to the metal body work, you need a needle nose pliers to pull the plastic expanding screw up away from the hole. Grip tight before you pull. It looks like it might be a Phillips head metal screw or Allen, but it's not.


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I looked at that one. You bought the set where it comes with the new cap as well. I keep wanting the Alluminum look one but then realize it is only me that ever sees it.

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I just received the one I ordered from Amazon

Porsche 986 987 996 997 gas Fuel Cap +Clip GENUINE oem pertrol tank filler cover


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Price:$19.79 FREE One-Day

DIY Tip:

Where the cable attaches to the metal body work, you need a needle nose pliers to pull the plastic expanding screw up away from the hole. Grip tight before you pull. It looks like it might be a Phillips head metal screw or Allen, but it's not.


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I just set the cap on the window above the wiper. I think that;s the same thing I did when I was driving my Dad's 911's in the 70's.

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Originally Posted by lliejk
I just set the cap on the window above the wiper. I think that;s the same thing I did when I was driving my Dad's 911's in the 70's.

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That is exactly what I have been doing.
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Originally Posted by TBarrow
That is exactly what I have been doing.
Me three.
Old 05-29-2019, 01:17 AM
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I changed mine over the weekend. You don’t need to buy the clip. It’s a lien release clip so just push the center of the clip and the pin will fall out alllowjnf you to remove the stock clip a reuse. $20 and life is good again :-)
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