early C3 gas door problem

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Mar 27, 2009 | 01:18 PM

blueray72

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early C3 gas door problem

Has anyone use a "latching mechansim" on the door so it stays down? I want to used the bumper holes to secure the door so it doesn't vibrate.

Mar 27, 2009 | 03:06 PM

Alan 71

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Hi B72,
I take from your question that your fuel door SPRING isn't working or missing. They are available, and pretty easy to replace.
Regards,
Alan

Mar 27, 2009 | 04:13 PM

blueray72

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The spring is in place and works pretty well to hold the door up, but the tension to hold the door down is week. I'd like to have a way to hold it down.

Mar 27, 2009 | 04:21 PM

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when the hinge and spring are working properly it will hold the door closed with plenty of force. i would fix it the correct way and not bubba it.

Mar 27, 2009 | 04:25 PM

blueray72

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Originally Posted by LIQUIDDRAGON

when the hinge and spring are working properly it will hold the door closed with plenty of force. i would fix it the correct way and not bubba it.

cool I'll try and bend the spring some more.

Mar 27, 2009 | 05:18 PM

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I'm not sure about the 72 but the 69 uses two plastic spring loaded tips to latch the fuel door down. They can wear down and not hold it anymore. I made new pins for mine and it works great now.

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