Can someone help me to identify this OEL cap??? It came on my engine when I bought my 356 C, but I have no clue what the correct application is. I will likely sell it as well, but no clue as to it's rarity (or commonality ).
Any/all help appreciated.
OEL Cap
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Re: OEL Cap
Paul,
That's the fairly common "730" cap, but you have it upside down. More common in the US is the "710" cap.
That's the fairly common "730" cap, but you have it upside down. More common in the US is the "710" cap.
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Re: OEL Cap
There is one in every crowd. OEL = 730 upside down, hilarious!
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Re: OEL Cap
Paul,
There are two types of VW oil caps that are similar. The most common one has two rivets in the middle whereas your has an indent. The Other one is identical to yours with the indent, BUT....they both have the VW symbol on them. Your is obviously from the same manufacturer as the VW cap.
EDIT: I lifted some images from the Samba, mods please delete if that is not ok.
The more common VW cap with rivets: The VW cap identical to yours and has the VW logo:
There are two types of VW oil caps that are similar. The most common one has two rivets in the middle whereas your has an indent. The Other one is identical to yours with the indent, BUT....they both have the VW symbol on them. Your is obviously from the same manufacturer as the VW cap.
EDIT: I lifted some images from the Samba, mods please delete if that is not ok.
The more common VW cap with rivets: The VW cap identical to yours and has the VW logo:
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1963 Beetle
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Re: OEL Cap
Thanks Sebastian. Much appreciated. Seems it has little or no value EXCEPT, maybe some day since I am a Travel Assistance Network (TAN) guy, somebody might leave their correct OEL cap at a gas station and realize it 150 miles later. This would at least provide a temporary cap for their trip home. Into the "junk" drawer it goes!
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Re: OEL Cap
Hi Paul
I will give you 1,000 Burundian Francs for it- you pay postage.
Curt
I will give you 1,000 Burundian Francs for it- you pay postage.
Curt
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Re: OEL Cap
According to Google: 1000 Burundian Franc equals 0.58000 US Dollar
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Registry #8339
'65 C coupe
'64 C cab
-------
2014 Boxster 981
2005 997 C2 Cab
1967 Karmann Ghia Convertible
1966 VW Single Cab
1966 Ducati Cafe Racer
1964 Karmann Ghia Coupe
1963 Beetle
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Registry #8339
'65 C coupe
'64 C cab
-------
2014 Boxster 981
2005 997 C2 Cab
1967 Karmann Ghia Convertible
1966 VW Single Cab
1966 Ducati Cafe Racer
1964 Karmann Ghia Coupe
1963 Beetle
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