Where to get locking gas cap?

Collapse
X
 
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts
  • mcclaskz
    Member
    • Aug 2007
    • 64

    #1

    Where to get locking gas cap?

    Where can I get a locking gas cap for my E30. I searched ebay and a few sites and could not find one? Any pointers?
  • M42Technik
    R3V OG
    • Dec 2003
    • 9781

    #2
    Seeing as you have a '91 like mine, I'm sure you have noticed that there is a small pin that is on the side of the gas door. When you lock your car and your central locking works, it locks the gas door.

    I have never seen a locking gas cap.
    Reminiscing...

    Comment

    • BeirBrennerE30
      R3VLimited
      • Oct 2003
      • 2740

      #3
      locking gas cap.... cant get one as far as i know that fits stock on the e30.

      locking gas door on the other hand... take a look at the one you currenty have
      e30sport.net
      '86 325es - s54b32tu - 6-speed - Mtech 1
      '89 325is - m20b25 - 5-speed - Individual​
      '06 M3 Competition - 6-speed
      '19 Porsche GT3 RS - 7-speed PDK
      '94 Lancia Delta HF Integrale EvoII - Giallo Ginestra
      '97 Range Rover Vitesse

      Comment

      • SpecM
        R3V Elite
        • Oct 2005
        • 4531

        #4
        -Locking gas caps can be found at most auto parts stores.
        1989 cirrisblau-metallic 325i

        Comment

        • JasonC
          Site Manager
          • Aug 2006
          • 14451

          #5
          Is someone stealing your gas?

          1992 BMW 325iC
          1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
          1965 Chevrolet Corvair Monza 140hp

          Comment

          • mcclaskz
            Member
            • Aug 2007
            • 64

            #6
            Originally posted by M42Technik
            Seeing as you have a '91 like mine, I'm sure you have noticed that there is a small pin that is on the side of the gas door. When you lock your car and your central locking works, it locks the gas door.

            I have never seen a locking gas cap.
            Actually, I do have a 1991 318is (build date 3/90) and it does not have a small pin on the side of the gas door. When I lock the car it does not lock the gas door. This is why I would like to find a locking gas cap. No one is stealing my gas, rather I would like to protect my car from any vandalism that might occurr by someone puting something in my gas tank. Anyone have any HELPFUL ideas on where I might get one?

            Comment

            • SpecM
              R3V Elite
              • Oct 2005
              • 4531

              #7
              Originally posted by SpecM
              -Locking gas caps can be found at most auto parts stores.
              -No, really
              1989 cirrisblau-metallic 325i

              Comment

              • 325Projectz
                E30 Mastermind
                • Jan 2005
                • 1956

                #8
                find out why its not working and fix it.
                91 m3

                Comment

                • mcclaskz
                  Member
                  • Aug 2007
                  • 64

                  #9
                  There is no locking gas door. There is no pin that extends into the door, thus locking it.

                  Comment

                  • 325Projectz
                    E30 Mastermind
                    • Jan 2005
                    • 1956

                    #10
                    :rofl:

                    reading comprehension ftl.
                    91 m3

                    Comment

                    • josephb983
                      Member
                      • Nov 2007
                      • 60

                      #11
                      Mine is 07/90 and it has it. Double check your car...

                      Comment

                      • Wishno87
                        R3V OG
                        • Jul 2007
                        • 6025

                        #12
                        he might not have central locking. my friend has an IS with the same build date and is has central locking delete.
                        Your signature picture has been removed since it contained the Photobucket "upgrade your account" image.

                        Comment

                        • M42Technik
                          R3V OG
                          • Dec 2003
                          • 9781

                          #13
                          Originally posted by Wishno87
                          he might not have central locking. my friend has an IS with the same build date and is has central locking delete.
                          That is probably why it doesn't have it.

                          I think retrofitting a central locking setup would be a nightmare. Sorry that yours doesn't have one, most 318iS cars had central locking...sorry I can't be of more help to you!
                          Reminiscing...

                          Comment

                          • FredK
                            R3V OG
                            • Oct 2003
                            • 14745

                            #14
                            Yeah, I had a 2/90 318is with no central locking or a lock pin on the gas door. It was kinda nice having manual locks.

                            Comment

                            Working...