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Need help removing locked gas cap Sean_Q_ 08-27-2008
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Posted by Sean_Q_ on August 27, 2008, 12:10 pm


To store my Harley over the winter I recently bought a '79 Ford
Econoline camper van. It's well insulated and I can put in a small
electric heat source to drive off moisture in the winter.

Problem is it has no keys. I managed to get the ignition key
duplicated (by taking the ignition lock to a locksmith), but
I can't remove the locked gas cap.

Should I:

(1) try and drill out the lock, risking an explosion

(2) use a crowbar to pry it out, bending the van's body and
risking an explosion

(3) get a mobile locksmith to come around (costing over $100)

(4) ....?

Any help appreciated
TIA, Sean_Q_

Posted by David T. Johnson on August 27, 2008, 12:30 pm


If you bought a van that didn't come with keys, I'd be thinking
five-finger discount.


Sean_Q_ wrote:
> To store my Harley over the winter I recently bought a '79 Ford
> Econoline camper van. It's well insulated and I can put in a small
> electric heat source to drive off moisture in the winter.
>
> Problem is it has no keys. I managed to get the ignition key
> duplicated (by taking the ignition lock to a locksmith), but
> I can't remove the locked gas cap.
>
> Should I:
>
> (1) try and drill out the lock, risking an explosion
>
> (2) use a crowbar to pry it out, bending the van's body and
> risking an explosion
>
> (3) get a mobile locksmith to come around (costing over $100)
>
> (4) ....?
>
> Any help appreciated
> TIA, Sean_Q_


--
Posted with OS/2 Warp 4.52
and Sea Monkey 1.5a

Posted by Sean_Q_ on August 27, 2008, 12:58 pm


David T. Johnson wrote:

> If you bought a van that didn't come with keys, I'd be thinking
> five-finger discount.

I have the reg papers, etc but the keys got misplaced.

SQ

Posted by S'mee on August 27, 2008, 1:12 pm


> To store my Harley over the winter I recently bought a '79 Ford
> Econoline camper van. It's well insulated and I can put in a small
> electric heat source to drive off moisture in the winter.
>
> Problem is it has no keys. I managed to get the ignition key
> duplicated (by taking the ignition lock to a locksmith), but
> I can't remove the locked gas cap.
>
> Should I:
>
> (1) try and drill out the lock, risking an explosion

No risk... Go for it.

> (2) use a crowbar to pry it out, bending the van's body and
> risking an explosion

No risk of explosion give a meth-head a ride (Tacoma wont miss one)
have him do it take him back to his locale and leave. OBTW have him
fix this at a empty parking lot.

> (3) get a mobile locksmith to come around (costing over $100)

eww...unless you couldn't get it out yourself.

(4) Go down to Tacoma take 38th st exit and head for down downtown.
Just ask any meth-head along the way if they could help you out for
$20.

(5) Good luck, hope you knock it out with no problems other than sweat
equity and or money. Either way you may end up getting a new gas cap.
--
Keith





Posted by Who Me? on August 27, 2008, 1:40 pm




> (3) get a mobile locksmith to come around (costing over $100)
>
> (4) ....?
>

If you needed, and obtained, an ignition key, that would imply that it runs.
So drive it to a locksmith. Am I missing something?
OR
If the lock is on a door covering the actual gas cap, drill it out.



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