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> In a message dated 7/10/98, jadney@vwtype3.org writes: > > << Sorry, but there is no similar part on beetles. The part that is > needed here is 311 201 179 A or C. Cars up to mid 72 with quarter > turn gas caps get the A version, the later cars with screw in > gas caps get the C version. >> > > no, i'm sorry, i'll have to disagree, since that's where i got a replacement > for mine :) > > i'm going junkyarding on monday, so i'll check a few more beetles to be sure. > maybe the one i got it off had been adapted by owner? i'll let you know. I thought the beetle part was contained completely within the trunk, so it does not have the integral sealing grommet to prevent water from washing into the trunk space and rusting things out. In fact, I thought the corresponding beetle part was just a piece of hose instead of a molded rubber part. Jim - ******************************* Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org Madison, Wisconsin, USA *******************************