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Ford Gas Cap Sign up here! Search this forum this category all forums for All words Any words Whole Phrase (search options) Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Car Troubleshooting Jennieb35 New User Feb 7, 2009, 5:19 AM Post #1 of 3 (1693 views) Ford Gas Cap Sign In Hi guys and gals. Im not too sure what to do about my gas cap on my 98 FORD windstar. Im sure I could go to the local shop, but would like to try to fix it myself before having to pay someone else to do so, which Im sure I will have to do anyways. I was the last one to put gas in the vehicle about a week ago. It was very cold out (-18 C) and I filled it. the cap went on well, but now, it wont come off. It has been loosened , but now all it does is turn, it wont LIFT off. I have tried pushing to re-lock it, I have tried pulling while trying to lift it off, and it seems that the two pieces twist together. When i say two pieces, I mean the stringed part that attaches to the vehicle and the cap itself. Did i miss-thread it when i put it back on the last time? Anyone else come across this before? Havent driven it lately, trying to conserve the gas before I cant put anymore in....still have half a tank..... Ideas please? Are gas caps expensive to remove and replace? Thank you very much for your time!!! Lovely forum you have here. Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Feb 7, 2009, 5:34 AM Post #2 of 3 (1691 views) Re: Ford Gas Cap Sign In Hi and welcome! This might be a pest to remove. Not sure right now what's wrong with it. If it was complety off vehicle and got soaked/covered with snow and froze the ratcheting ability it should have then warming up should do. Garage best - don't be using anything electric to warm up a gas cap or flame powered anything. The idea is they will tighten to a certain force then ratchet that it's tight as far as allowed. It should not slip or ratched when turned to remove. Iced or plain broken it needs to come off for a new one before you run out of fuel of course. If somehow the wrong cap got used at the last gas stop it would still have to be removed now for a correct new one. This could need the help of a shop as it might need to be broken off with care. The metal part of the filler neck should be ok if the cap can be removed carefully even if cut up and tools to extract the threaded parts, T way2old Veteran / Moderator Feb 7, 2009, 3:36 PM Post #3 of 3 (1685 views) Re: Ford Gas Cap Sign In You can purchase a new cap from most auto parts stores. You may need to break the top of the cap off then take a pair of li=ong needle nose pliers and push down and turn to the left at the same time. This should allow the old cap to0 be removed. There is just small plastic pieces that hold the two pieces together. Being way2old is why I need help from younger minds   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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