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Old 05-28-2010, 01:06 PM   #11
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Default Re: Update on Vapor Lock and Changes made with Gas Cap/Sig difference in the 2 caps

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Originally Posted by James Rogers View Post
What you have is a radiator cap being used as a gas cap. They are both the same in looks but work exactly opposite. I didn't think you had a vapor lock when you first posted before but, I am a naysayer. To see what will happen with your scenerio, use a half tank of gas and put a layer or two of saran wrap on the filler and hold it in place with a rubber band. If you get more than 2 miles before the car quits you will be lucky. 3 miles would be almost impossible. Try this after you insulate the fuel line and you will see.

AND what does this result of the not being able to drive tell me..."No VENTING" via the gas cap was the culprit??
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