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wannabe
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Sticky flaps Aug 20, 2021 22:51:38 GMT

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Post by wannabe on Aug 20, 2021 22:51:38 GMT

It appears that my petrol filler cap 'flap' thing is getting stuck and not wanting to open.

So far I've been able to get in, but I fear that at some point I am going to have to get the screwdrivers out to lever my way in!

The cable pull in the cabin is extremely stiff, to the point that I have to be standing outside the car and leaning in with one hand to pull it, while moving the flap bit with the other to try and release it.

Any recommendations for fixing this issue?

I am thinking some dry lubricant on the 'nipple' that holds the flap securely and is withdrawn to release the flap when the cable is pulled... but should I also try to check the cable routing??

Any thoughts would be very welcome!

Zed. Needs To Get A Life Smeg! Posts: 2,883	Sticky flaps Aug 20, 2021 23:05:29 GMT wannabe likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Zed. on Aug 20, 2021 23:05:29 GMT oil the cable? or replace it?? think I've a spare somewhere but they're one of the parts that don't usually fail so should be easily available cheaply on ebay Rich.
	50 Shades of Silver. '91 NA6CE. mighty5s.com/thread/2681/50-shades-silver-na-eunos C20XE, 5.38:1 & 3J Lsd, Ohlins, stupidity etc.

dadbif Needs Gagging Posts: 1,605	Sticky flaps Aug 21, 2021 9:02:20 GMT via mobile wannabe likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by dadbif on Aug 21, 2021 9:02:20 GMT Is it the flap or the cable? Disconnect the cable and see how freely the lid moves.

dadbif Needs Gagging Posts: 1,605	Sticky flaps Aug 23, 2021 7:26:33 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by dadbif on Aug 23, 2021 7:26:33 GMT Did you fix it?

Zed. Needs To Get A Life Smeg! Posts: 2,883	Sticky flaps Aug 23, 2021 9:37:10 GMT dadbif likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Zed. on Aug 23, 2021 9:37:10 GMT Aug 23, 2021 7:26:33 GMT dadbif said: Did you fix it? bit soon you think? Rich.
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wannabe
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Sticky flaps Nov 11, 2021 22:44:26 GMT

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Post by wannabe on Nov 11, 2021 22:44:26 GMT

LOL

I forgot to come back to this thread - I'm sure my answer won't surprise you

Instead, though, the petrol flap is now popping up of its own accord when driving along!

You can press and click it shut when parked, but once moving, 'ping' and up it comes!

I am presuming the shaft (snigger) is getting stuck in its holder (technical term), hence difficulty opening and (presumably) then not sticking out far enough to apply pressure to the catch part of the lid.

dickie Won't Shut Up Posts: 625	Sticky flaps Nov 12, 2021 18:08:58 GMT wannabe and Zed. like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by dickie on Nov 12, 2021 18:08:58 GMT Try some KY Jelly. !!!!! Then go out and fix the car !

Zed. Needs To Get A Life Smeg! Posts: 2,883	Sticky flaps Nov 12, 2021 18:35:39 GMT dadbif likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Zed. on Nov 12, 2021 18:35:39 GMT Nov 12, 2021 18:08:58 GMT dickie said: Try some KY Jelly. !!!!! Then go out and fix the car ! bit soon to believe he'll get out and actually fix something innit? only been posting about it since Aug 20, 2021 at 11:51pm Rich.
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Sticky flaps Nov 13, 2021 11:00:29 GMT Zed. likes this

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Post by wannabe on Nov 13, 2021 11:00:29 GMT

Nov 12, 2021 18:35:39 GMT Zed. said:

Nov 12, 2021 18:08:58 GMT dickie said:

Try some KY Jelly. !!!!!

Then go out and fix the car !

bit soon to believe he'll get out and actually fix something innit?

only been posting about it since Aug 20, 2021 at 11:51pm

Rich.

One mustn't hurry these things...

On the lube front

would something like graphite (from a pencil?) do the dry-lube thing??

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