5260 leaky gas cap

972 Views 6 Replies 5 Participants Last post by Hindenburg, Aug 22, 2009

tinsley207

Discussion Starter · Aug 21, 2009

First of all part of the problem is that the cap popped off the tractor while I was mowing and... you guessed it! It went through my 40 twin blade mowing deck! Ouch. See the pics. It was pretty mangled but I managed to get it back on the tank. However now gas sloshes out around the rim of the cap. I can only imagine it's now deformed and is not mating well. I tried custom cutting a rubber washer but that just got all bound up in there and didn't seal well. What else should I try? Can I get a replacement cap somewhere? Please advise.

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Bushbuck

· #2 · Aug 21, 2009

The best thing for you is to buy a new tractor, take off the gas cap and then call me and I will come up and take the new tractor without the cap out of your way:bananapow

But really, I am sure you can find a new gas cap. Call your local dealer, I am sure it is not that much $ to get a new one..

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helixhippie

· #3 · Aug 21, 2009

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bluegoose

· #4 · Aug 22, 2009

You could probably run down to your local NAPA store and grab one cheap too - for a lot less than you'll pay via the dealer.

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tinsley207

Discussion Starter · #5 · Aug 22, 2009

Bluegoose you really think NAPA might have a comparable part? I guess I never thought that would be an option. I do have a dealer about an hour away so I might check there as well. Thanks!

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