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rickk
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Post Thu Jul 28, 2005 5:08 pm

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My fuel filler door is becoming 'flappy', it will close okay-ish but tends to open for about half an inch when braking very hard or washing the car with a pressure wash. :?

Needless to say, this must be sorted ASAP, anyone got any ideas? I already replaced the spring with one from the breakers but that didn't seem to do the trick.

TIA
- Rick
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johnono
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Post Thu Jul 28, 2005 11:34 pm

is there a flange inside that the spring pushes against? pull it a couple of mm forward to tighten the contact on the spring, (only a guess this will work)
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Widge
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Post Thu Jul 28, 2005 11:45 pm

Just an idea, but try tightening the bolt that forms the pivot of the hinge to make it a little stiffer so it stays closed properly. Actually come to think of it I'm not sure there are any........I'll have to check tomorrow or it's going to bug me :roll:
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