Author Topic: Any tricks to opening a locked gas cap with no key?  (Read 1383 times)

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Any tricks to opening a locked gas cap with no key?
« on: September 10, 2016, 03:41:12 PM »
Just got the 85 Lemans home. Was wondering how I go about opening the flap to the gas tank with no Key. Any ideas?
Thx
Allen
Ps. Previous owner has drilled out the ignition already

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Re: Any tricks to opening a locked gas cap with no key?
« Reply #1 on: September 10, 2016, 03:49:55 PM »
Lock picks if you know anyone who has a set if not call a lock smith. If you have AAA CALL FROM the road and it's paid for

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Re: Any tricks to opening a locked gas cap with no key?
« Reply #2 on: September 10, 2016, 06:27:23 PM »
the ignition key to my 78 g5 opened it up.  go figure

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Re: Any tricks to opening a locked gas cap with no key?
« Reply #3 on: September 10, 2016, 07:16:57 PM »
You'd be amazed what keys open what if you try.I can open my truck door with a padlock key. I've opened work truck doors with keys for storage lockers. The trick is to find one that goes in easy and just tickle it gently . Try not pushing it in all the way.

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Re: Any tricks to opening a locked gas cap with no key?
« Reply #3 on: September 10, 2016, 07:16:57 PM »

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Re: Any tricks to opening a locked gas cap with no key?
« Reply #4 on: September 10, 2016, 11:20:07 PM »
the ignition key to my 78 g5 opened it up.  go figure


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