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GVA 45TH 2SS · 01-06-2013, 06:29 PM

Glad to hear its working

post 20 in this thread. has intructions on the tether

Sleez · 01-12-2013, 02:59 PM

just did mine, easy as pie!

got my cap from rock auto, took about 10 minutes to key the lock, and i sprayed it lightly with super lube before inserting into the cap, works perfect.

took the filler door off as described, needle nose popped out the old tether, and new tether snapped right back in, perfect write up, thanks.

45th anniversary 2ss · 01-13-2013, 01:05 AM

just did mine, followed the pictures but took me some time to figure out both R and L side used the same key number, even though the cap came with 4 sets for each side. anyway, worked like a charm, excellent directions from posts 1 and 20.

BigBlock69RS · 01-14-2013, 10:41 PM

Thanks for the DIY, just coded my gas cap. Your step by step pictures made it very easy! This was on a 2013 so it definitely works on 2013 models.

jsd · 01-23-2013, 12:06 PM

hi guys

i have received mine yesterday. Today i took 10 minutes to coding my gas cap. thank you very much original poster

was me a real help. now i go install it on my car. all works fine.

jsd · 01-23-2013, 01:24 PM

hey guys

i was on my car, and now i am no more sure, then the gas cap with the key, is ok on my zl1. the white piece on the gas cap, this, which go inside the gas insert is longer then the stock one.

the key lock woks fine, I am not reliably whether the catch am close.

anybody knows if the gas inserts are different between ss and zl1 ?

chozn4service · 01-23-2013, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by jsd

hey guys

i was on my car, and now i am no more sure, then the gas cap with the key, is ok on my zl1. the white piece on the gas cap, this, which go inside the gas insert is longer then the stock one.
the key lock woks fine, I am not reliably whether the catch am close.
anybody knows if the gas inserts are different between ss and zl1 ?

I personally can't say but would wonder why they would change the threading part that I think you're referring to which goes into goose neck. Just seems odd to change that over all over models, SS/RS/LS.

Did you place both caps side by side to make a comparison?

jsd · 01-23-2013, 02:14 PM

yes, i was looking on both, the new for lock is a little bit longer.

Klepton · 01-23-2013, 05:08 PM

Ordered my locking gas cap right before the holidays and after a long vacation, I just got around to installing it. Thanks for the clear installation instructions which make it an easy install!

GVA 45TH 2SS · 01-23-2013, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jsd

hey guys

i was on my car, and now i am no more sure, then the gas cap with the key, is ok on my zl1. the white piece on the gas cap, this, which go inside the gas insert is longer then the stock one.

the key lock woks fine, I am not reliably whether the catch am close.

anybody knows if the gas inserts are different between ss and zl1 ?

I never noticed that when I installed mine.
But I just went out and looked and yes on the locking cap, the white threaded part is about 8MM longer than the stock one.
I have not had any issues yet.

Aubrey64 · 01-24-2013, 12:55 AM

Just ordered mine

thanks for the great write up!

intensifi · 01-25-2013, 09:48 AM

Great post!

Any idea if the many left over tumblers are useful to a locksmith?

Sleez · 01-25-2013, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by intensifi

Great post!

Any idea if the many left over tumblers are useful to a locksmith?

i was wondering that as well, worth selling on ebay? or just giving to a local locksmith?

wadew2lt · 02-05-2013, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 45th anniversary 2ss

where are you guys buying your gas caps? i've looked on some gm parts sites and they sell for $14 and free shipping but have a $10 "handling" charge.

Maureen of Rogers Chevrolet!!!

$16 delivered to your door!!!

01-12-2013, 02:59 PM	#44
Sleez Drives: 2010, 2LT, RS, 6M, ABM (#1893) SOLD Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Willits, CA Posts: 1,437 View My Garage	just did mine, easy as pie! got my cap from rock auto, took about 10 minutes to key the lock, and i sprayed it lightly with super lube before inserting into the cap, works perfect. took the filler door off as described, needle nose popped out the old tether, and new tether snapped right back in, perfect write up, thanks. __________________ 2010 2LT/RS; 6M, ABM, Torq Thrust M w/custom center caps, Solo MachX-LLT, Blue Anodized Pedals, Barton Shifter w/UMI blue anodized pistol grip, Ported IM from Mace, 25mm isolator/spacer from Mace, Vararam CAI, Euro Rear Fascia, RX Breather Cap. SOLD 4/23/13. Now have a 1965 Chevelle 4 dr wagon!!

01-14-2013, 10:41 PM	#46
BigBlock69RS Ed Drives: 2013 AGM Camaro 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 951	Thanks for the DIY, just coded my gas cap. Your step by step pictures made it very easy! This was on a 2013 so it definitely works on 2013 models. __________________

01-24-2013, 12:55 AM	#53
Aubrey64 Drives: 2010 Camaro LLT/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 2,685	Just ordered mine thanks for the great write up! __________________

01-25-2013, 09:48 AM	#54
intensifi Drives: '12 2LT Convertible Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belmont, California Posts: 1,701	Great post! Any idea if the many left over tumblers are useful to a locksmith? __________________ Mods: GM Locking Gas Cap, RS License Plate Frame, SS Brembos, ZL1 FrontEnd, 14/15 Convertible Top

01-06-2013, 06:29 PM	#43
GVA 45TH 2SS KNGTFALL Drives: 2012 2SS 45th edition Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: (Near) Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,533	Glad to hear its working post 20 in this thread. has intructions on the tether

01-13-2013, 01:05 AM	#45
45th anniversary 2ss Drives: 2012 camaro 2ss 45th anni convert Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ca Posts: 26	just did mine, followed the pictures but took me some time to figure out both R and L side used the same key number, even though the cap came with 4 sets for each side. anyway, worked like a charm, excellent directions from posts 1 and 20.

01-23-2013, 12:06 PM	#47
jsd Drives: 2012 ZL 1 #370 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Switzerland Posts: 351	hi guys i have received mine yesterday. Today i took 10 minutes to coding my gas cap. thank you very much original poster was me a real help. now i go install it on my car. all works fine.

01-23-2013, 01:24 PM	#48
jsd Drives: 2012 ZL 1 #370 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Switzerland Posts: 351	hey guys i was on my car, and now i am no more sure, then the gas cap with the key, is ok on my zl1. the white piece on the gas cap, this, which go inside the gas insert is longer then the stock one. the key lock woks fine, I am not reliably whether the catch am close. anybody knows if the gas inserts are different between ss and zl1 ?

01-23-2013, 02:14 PM	#50
jsd Drives: 2012 ZL 1 #370 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Switzerland Posts: 351	yes, i was looking on both, the new for lock is a little bit longer.

01-23-2013, 05:08 PM	#51
Klepton Drives: 2011 2SS/RS, LS3, SW w/ IOM package Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 310 View My Garage	Ordered my locking gas cap right before the holidays and after a long vacation, I just got around to installing it. Thanks for the clear installation instructions which make it an easy install!