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HaydenVRX
18-05-2011, 03:16 PM
The fuel cap seems to have lost its resistance so when the pin is released the fuel cap just stays in position, then ofcoarse when i let go of the tab it just locks again so basicly i need two people to open the fuel cover.

Anybody know a way to fix this?

Madmagna
18-05-2011, 03:54 PM
Usually is the spring inside the lid has either broken or has been bent too far

hako
18-05-2011, 06:28 PM
I had that problem with my commodore - quick easy fix was to simply place a lump of plastic foam about 100mm square onto of the fuel cap before you close the door....this then acts as a spring and pops the door. Cost is zero.

HaydenVRX
18-05-2011, 06:43 PM
I cant even see a spring inside the door. Thanks hako! great idea!

HaydenVRX
18-05-2011, 07:04 PM
It works like a dream, cheers.

Now only if i could find the part of one of my eyelids that needs shaved down to stop the bonnet from popping up :(