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fuel door does not pop open
Has anybody had a problem with the fuel door not popping open when the fuel door release level is pulled? I used some WD-40 to lube the door thinking that may have been the problem, but it wasn't.
I am currently using a Swiss Army knife to keep the fuel door release level in the "up" position. I can then just get my finger nails underneath the fuel door and open it by hand. Is there a spring or something that might have fallen out? Thanks, Matt 95 SVX L |
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There is a little strip of sheet steel that mounts on the door between the ribs of the hinge. Either it needs to be bent more for more spring tension or......... it isn't there. It has its own bolt for attachment to the fuel door.
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Re: fuel door does not pop open
What does this little piece look like? Is there a way to make it pop if you don't have one
or if I were to buy one... Where and how much?
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VICSVX 94 SVX L AWD Conversion Barcelona Red First car and now being restored, 215xxx Last edited by VICSVX; 10-21-2012 at 10:28 PM. Reason: adding last question |
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Re: fuel door does not pop open
Happened to my 91 sport sedan . Go to the Subaru dealer and buy one. Got to be pretty cheap, my parts man gave me one for free
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Re: fuel door does not pop open
Part 57651PA010. I paid $3.17 at subaruparts.com.
However, my problem is, what stops the fuel door from hitting the side of the fender when open? Gene
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Gene and Ben 1992 SVX LS AWD 110K - Liquid Silver 1994 SVX LSi AWD 128K - White Pearl (daily driver) 1994 SVX LSi AWD 95K - Emerald Pearl (sold) 1992 SVX LS-L AWD 115K - Dark Teal 4.44 swap (sold) |
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Re: fuel door does not pop open
Ok great... I'll do that now thanks guys
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VICSVX 94 SVX L AWD Conversion Barcelona Red First car and now being restored, 215xxx |
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