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Ummm... Gas tank lid won't open
So I pull the gas tank release and guess what it doesn't open, how do I open my lid so I can fix it and I can put gas in. Such a stupid question I gotta buy waynes book, I bet the answer is in there.
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04-19-2002, 04:01 PM
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Slim jim the lever from the rear of the lid.
Caaarrreeeefffuullllyyyy..... Good luck.
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04-19-2002, 04:13 PM
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hmmm...
Somehow I thought someone was going to say that...... Carefully!!! huh damn..... thanks.
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04-19-2002, 04:16 PM
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Before you damage the paint, try a short length of nylon cord (like used in a weed-wacker). Hold one end in each hand, slide it into the crevice in front of the latch, pull back. May take a few attemps, but won't damage the paint. Tip: Keep a bit of line in the tool kit.
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doug's neighbours wonder why they have such poor mileage.
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04-19-2002, 08:06 PM
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If you're lucky (I was) your cable isn't broken and the problem is too many washings and not enough lube on the hinge and spring that "pops" the lid open. I was able with one hand through the window, to pull the release knob and with the other, lift the lid. Once open I pulled the knob and found the release was working just fine. I shot some WD-40 on the hinge and spring and a bit on the cable. It now pops up just like a GI coming to attention! Hope your fix is as simple as mine.
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04-20-2002, 01:31 AM
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