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gas caps

Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2009 11:30 pm
by dvonk
it says in the Chassis Service Manual that the 1958 Buick does not need a vented gas cap because there is a vent tube on the gas tank itself.

would adding a vented gas cap change the fuel system in any way, either beneficial or detrimental?

Re: gas caps

Posted: Sun Aug 09, 2009 11:51 am
by Smartin
Why would you use a vented gas cap when the tank is already vented? I don't see any problem with doing it, but I'm curious. Having trouble finding an original cap?

Re: gas caps

Posted: Sun Aug 09, 2009 10:15 pm
by dvonk
im looking at perhaps getting a vintage aftermarket locking gas cap... many of the ones ive seen on eBay are vented. i was just curious if the redundant venting would have a deleterious effect on the fuel system.