Gas cap....HELP

[bigchazz]

Stuck left cap on 05 Pitbull, I got it off, now look at the pics, seems that I have two different types. It seems to me that the liner? came out with the cap? on the left side, looks nothing like the one on the right. The right cap is easy to use, and "clicks" when tight enough. Some epoxy and a rubber washer came off with the cap. NOW, best way to correct? New both sides, I havent removed anything, or just replace the left? Should I "upgrade" and with what. Any info or part#s would help. THANKS......
LEFT SIDE OPENING

THIS IS WHAT THE CAP LOOKS LIKE

 

[GDOG_PITBULL]

Yawn...been here with the 04 Pitbull...your paint saver came out with your cap..... so pick as much of the epoxy that is left in the threads on the tank and clean the paint saver and JB weld (or whatever epoxy they used at the factory) the thing back in after you separate the cap from the paint saver. There is a tool for tightening the paint saver so you don't mess up any paint on the tank. I would also drain the tank and flush with gas and filter it to remove and crap that dropped in when you removed the cap. After that, do not over tighten that cap!:2thumbs:
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[bigchazz]

The left cap is a completly different cap than the right ! It doesnt seperate from the paint saver.....see pic, I know, Ive tryed, it wont seperate, it has a small screw and some kind of pin inside...see pic
The paint saver is also different.........the caps are different..........

 

[stlmikie]

Can we see a photo of the bottom of the odd ball?

 

[Moespeeds]

Make sure your left side cap isn't left hand (reverse) thread. I saw this on an 03 Mastiff once. Your paint saver is always gonna be right hand thread, so while you were honking on it to seperate that cap, you were tightening the cap and loosening the paint saver.

 

[BigDickPitBull]

Your left side is reverse thread from the right, IT doesnt look like the left has a paint saver. I am going to guess that those big o ring gaskets are bad and they tried using something else to seal it. My bike has no paint saver and your left looks just like mine

 

[Raywood]

Your left side is reverse thread from the right,

:2thumbs::2thumbs::2thumbs:

 

[GDOG_PITBULL]

The left cap is a completly different cap than the right ! It doesnt seperate from the paint saver.....see pic, I know, Ive tryed, it wont seperate, it has a small screw and some kind of pin inside...see pic
The paint saver is also different.........the caps are different..........

Sorry....it does separate and it is reverse threaded. The nylon swells over time and that is why it feels like one piece. Channel locks and a vise with some penetrating oil is in order...maybe a heat gun to boot. Hear me now...believe me later:up:
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[bigchazz]

I have tryed to seperate the saver from the cap...no go! The saver on the right is different than the saver on the left.....
I would like to correct this, makeing it the best possible soultion...so can I get new parts? and what should I look for ? Like I said, the one on the right seems to work with no issue, clicks when tight enough....thanks
WHAT IS MY BEST SOULTION..........

THIS IS THE INSIDE OF THE LEFT CAP, WILL NOT SEPERATE...

TWO DIFFERENT CAPS

THIS IS THE SAVER ON THE RIGHT, COMPLETLY DIFFERENT THAN THE LEFT

 

[bigchazz]

Make sure your left side cap isn't left hand (reverse) thread. I saw this on an 03 Mastiff once. Your paint saver is always gonna be right hand thread, so while you were honking on it to seperate that cap, you were tightening the cap and loosening the paint saver.

The two WONT seperate.....
THIS IS THE CAP, TOP HELD TO BOTTOM WITH SCREW.

 

[GDOG_PITBULL]

The two WONT seperate.....
THIS IS THE CAP, TOP HELD TO BOTTOM WITH SCREW.

Nope...you are looking at the top of the nylon threads that are part of the cap assembly...held together by the screw. Had the same thing on my 04 happen years ago.
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[GDOG_PITBULL]

Hence the cam on both pieces....
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[GDOG_PITBULL]

I have tryed to seperate the saver from the cap...no go! The saver on the right is different than the saver on the left.....
I would like to correct this, makeing it the best possible soultion...so can I get new parts? and what should I look for ? Like I said, the one on the right seems to work with no issue, clicks when tight enough....thanks
WHAT IS MY BEST SOULTION..........

THIS IS THE INSIDE OF THE LEFT CAP, WILL NOT SEPERATE...

TWO DIFFERENT CAPS

THIS IS THE SAVER ON THE RIGHT, COMPLETLY DIFFERENT THAN THE LEFT

I would cut the nylon out with a dremel tool or a small hole saw
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[stlmikie]

Can you send it to me? I'll save you the cost of the paints aver at least. I promise.

 

[bigchazz]

No one wants to tell me if I should keep this setup, or go to something else, just wanted to know options.....anyone?

 

[GDOG_PITBULL]

I would use a new paint saver and cap and toss the old one. Or change the tank to a one piece.
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[stlmikie]

LikeGdog said. You could get a paint saver for the left side that accepted a regular thread cap too.

 

[Peckerwood]

I replaced my caps and paint savers with harley oem caps, '95 and up. Harley caps fit BD tanks perfectly once the paint savers are removed and function well, no leaks or trouble of any kind. Can't remember the exact price, but it's reasonable. More importantly, your problem is solved for good.