06-02-2010, 11:40 AM
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GL Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Rabat, Malta
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Gas cap sticking out a bit
So its been like this ever since I got the car but I was just wondering if there is anything that I can do to fix it. Basically, my gas cap (the body coloured one) is sticking out a bit whenever it is closed. Whenever you close it it feels like there is something springing it back and it is about 1/2 inch open. Is there any way to fix this or anybody know why this is happening?
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06-02-2010, 01:25 PM
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Tooele Utah
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Have you made sure that the gas cap cable isnt getting in the way. I had that same problem gor the longest time then i cut the cable that was attaching the cap to the car and now the lid closes flush with the car
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06-02-2010, 01:29 PM
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Yep, checked that multiple times
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SOLD - 1999 GL Sedan-LA1 3400
Installed - CAI, drilled and slotted rotors w/ Carbon fibre brake pads.
OWN - 1996 Rover 414 - replaced engine with a 1.7TD Isuzu lump and gearbox, Uprated brakes, Custom seats and interior trim, MG ZS 11 spoke wheels, Custom bodywork, Custom LED taillamps, Custom gauge surround to hold 2 52mm gauges (filled with boost and oil pressure gauge)
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06-02-2010, 01:57 PM
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Bent, take it off the car and bent the little arm that holds it in place.
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06-02-2010, 04:00 PM
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Very possible some one that owned the car before you might have been a little to aggressive with it and bent it. Or has the gas pump still in the tank and tried taking off. which caught the door and bent it . I have seen that too many times. Funny how people forget that they are getting gas and take off with the gas hose
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06-02-2010, 04:06 PM
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Just take it off or loosen it up and reposition it
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06-02-2010, 09:08 PM
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GL Member
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Location: westerville, ohio
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i need to fix mine as well, i'd pretty much have to punch it to get it closed LOL how do you go about on taking it off and fixing it?
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11-17-2012, 03:41 PM
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Anyone have some insight on this? I need to do the same thing. Mine's bent a smidge and my OCD is pinging!  |
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11-17-2012, 04:01 PM
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Open up the gas door....there are 2 bolts there that hold it on. Take them out then the door/arm will come out as one. Cake. edit: i want cake now...lol.
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11-17-2012, 04:23 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by billytheman1188
Open up the gas door....there are 2 bolts there that hold it on. Take them out then the door/arm will come out as one. Cake. edit: i want cake now...lol.
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i want ice cream cake
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