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Solution for Stripped Fuel Cap T680?

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by Proxy, Jul 28, 2019.

  1. Jul 28, 2019 #1
    Proxy

    Proxy Light Load Member

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    Hey there, I have a stripped cap on the tank, looks to be worn on both the cap and tank. I looked into a solution and found Leak Defender which runs about $250, are there any other equally effective cost efficient variants? Thanks!
     
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  3. Jul 28, 2019 #2
    buddyd157

    buddyd157 Road Train Member

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    thing is if the tank threads are stripped, what good will it do to buy a cap, it'll just spin as well, and most likely fall off as you're driving, then say goodbye to your $250...
    a shop may have to "chase" the threads on the tank. hopefully if that can be done, THEN you can buy a regular OEM cap........
     
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  4. Jul 28, 2019 #3
    lwlevens

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    Maybe you can use a thread chaser, I used one to clean up threads on a axle spindle on my 3/4 ton truck years ago. Make sure you don't get any shavings inside the tank though.
     
    lwlevens, Jul 28, 2019
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