Fuel Door Problem - need help
Driver
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Southern CA
Thanks Salim
I'm not sure what's required to replace the new part for the tensioner click lock to the hinge pin. The V shaped tensioner spring slides on, but whatever little plastic bit "clicked" it on is what broke. I'm sure that's pretty common.
Just wondering - before I make a mess with the wrong stuff - if there is a product that will permanently hold the tensioner on the plastic connector - which one? or...
How do I replace the click lock connector / tensioner combination with a new part?
Thanks.
CL Community Team
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From: Austin, TX
The metallic "V" shared tensioner may have a rubber coating making it appear black.
Kind of dumb suggestion ,,,, try flipping the "V", There is a cut out in the flat of the "V" that clicks in. Just humor me.
The vertex should still point towards the hinge, but flip the flat portions ... use the other leg to slide in the slot. If the old broke off at the vertex, you may have to slide the remaining portion off and may have to lift a part of the tensioner to clear the barb {that is used to click the new piece in place}
Salim
Kind of dumb suggestion ,,,, try flipping the "V", There is a cut out in the flat of the "V" that clicks in. Just humor me.
The vertex should still point towards the hinge, but flip the flat portions ... use the other leg to slide in the slot. If the old broke off at the vertex, you may have to slide the remaining portion off and may have to lift a part of the tensioner to clear the barb {that is used to click the new piece in place}
Salim
Last edited by salimshah; Jun 18, 2018 at 09:39 PM. Reason: A bit more explanation
Driver School Candidate
Joined: May 2011
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From: MO
My JBWeld fix worked perfectly. I am pretty positive the little plastic piece that held mine on shattered... hence the broken plastic that fell out.
No issues what-so-ever. If it happens to you - do not hesitate to glue it up with a little JBWeld. Cheers all - Brian
No issues what-so-ever. If it happens to you - do not hesitate to glue it up with a little JBWeld. Cheers all - Brian
Pit Crew
Joined: Jan 2012
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From: MA
Hey, I'm back and I'm hoping to get some help before I run out of fuel. The spring has been loose for a while (I actually don't remember gluing it as I stated before), and last time I filled up, I could tell it moved out of postion as I closed the door. Now the door doesn't open. I can pry on the door and get enough of a gap that I can see the spring in the wrong place, but I can't get the door open for fear of breaking it. Can anyone tell me - maybe by marking up one of the photos in this thread - where I need to stick a screwdriver to pop the door open?
Racer
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From: nj
Hey, I'm back and I'm hoping to get some help before I run out of fuel. The spring has been loose for a while (I actually don't remember gluing it as I stated before), and last time I filled up, I could tell it moved out of postion as I closed the door. Now the door doesn't open. I can pry on the door and get enough of a gap that I can see the spring in the wrong place, but I can't get the door open for fear of breaking it. Can anyone tell me - maybe by marking up one of the photos in this thread - where I need to stick a screwdriver to pop the door open?
Pit Crew
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From: MA
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