[FC] FC Fuel Cap Question

Paul Steinberg noahsarkinc at earthlink.net
Mon Sep 17 18:22:38 EDT 2012


Vented means that it can suck air from the outside, but it is a one way 
valve.  In the old days, the vented caps worked both ways, however, the EPA 
stopped that.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <scwilson8126 at wowway.com>
To: "corvanatics" <corvanatics at corvair.org>
Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 5:23 PM
Subject: [FC] FC Fuel Cap Question


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> I recently purchased a Gates replacement chrome fuel cap for my Rampside. 
> The description said that it was OE style and vented (other Mfrs. said the 
> same thing).
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> However, when I remove the cap, there is built up pressure that escapes.
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> Is this the correct cap, or am I missing something?
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> Thanks,
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> Scott
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