Gas cap door spring

cars4me89 · 04-25-2007, 01:34 AM

I was wondering if anyone could post a picture of their gas cap door because mine wont spring open when I pull the release.. obviously some kind of issue with the absence of a spring in the gas cap door. please and thank you

j3pz · 04-25-2007, 02:01 AM

haha. oh sorry your serious. i actually have the same problem. i usually just wedge something under the release lever and then run around to the door and open it, start pumping gas, then remove the object. im content with it, but some other may not

mrnickleye · 04-25-2007, 05:01 AM

The spring steel thingy will break eventually. On my Camry, I got one of those little springs that came with the electric fan mount that you use to mount it to the radiator.

You can probably find something at Lowe's or Home depot.

I used a 'self-tapping' screw, and mounted it inside the door area to the body. Never goona have a problem again.

j3pz · 04-25-2007, 01:39 PM

im gonna try that ^^

supra_91 · 04-25-2007, 03:04 PM

i have the same problem only it does it when its really cold outside

mrnickleye · 04-25-2007, 03:11 PM

Before the spring, I tried using some firm foam rubber, but because the door is closed 99% of the time, it took a 'set', and lost its springy-ness.

Supra_87_mk3 · 04-25-2007, 04:29 PM

mine also did that i finally cut it and velcroed so it doesn't hang open.

tone loc · 04-25-2007, 07:57 PM

i also had the same problem all i did was put a nickle between the black spring and the part it puts presure on and it works perfect.

dannydavi · 04-25-2007, 10:48 PM

I Got bored and created this in Paint for you, i know you didnt need the explanation of what each item was, and also didnt need the other two pics... but like i said, i was bored.

WOW! that came out awfuly blurry.

j3pz · 04-26-2007, 02:02 AM

lol i give you a B for blurry

04-25-2007, 01:34 AM	#1
cars4me89 3" Exhaust Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 115	Gas cap door spring I was wondering if anyone could post a picture of their gas cap door because mine wont spring open when I pull the release.. obviously some kind of issue with the absence of a spring in the gas cap door. please and thank you __________________ 1987 Toyota Supra 7M-GE Natrually Aspirated Automatic http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2385905 Currently enrolled in UTI (Universal Technical Institute.. ya ya say what you want bout the school lol its got some nice benefits though), have about two years of auto experience so far.. only 18 years old. My supra's older than me :P -Phil

04-25-2007, 02:01 AM	#2
j3pz 500whp yet? Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Mechanicsville, MD, US of A, 20659 Posts: 1,060	haha. oh sorry your serious. i actually have the same problem. i usually just wedge something under the release lever and then run around to the door and open it, start pumping gas, then remove the object. im content with it, but some other may not __________________ 88 N/A w/ 5spd - stock - not running, bhg 87 turbo/targa w/ 5spd- fidanza light weight flywheel, new oem slave cylinder, apexi air filter, no ac and no heat

04-25-2007, 05:01 AM	#3
mrnickleye 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mojave Desert, Calif. Posts: 1,705	The spring steel thingy will break eventually. On my Camry, I got one of those little springs that came with the electric fan mount that you use to mount it to the radiator. You can probably find something at Lowe's or Home depot. I used a 'self-tapping' screw, and mounted it inside the door area to the body. Never goona have a problem again. __________________ Had a Red 1989 N/A. Automatic. Sports Pkg. w/wing. TEMS, and some nice MODS. Sold to a friend 10/08/08.

04-25-2007, 01:39 PM	#4
j3pz 500whp yet? Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Mechanicsville, MD, US of A, 20659 Posts: 1,060	im gonna try that ^^ __________________ 88 N/A w/ 5spd - stock - not running, bhg 87 turbo/targa w/ 5spd- fidanza light weight flywheel, new oem slave cylinder, apexi air filter, no ac and no heat

04-25-2007, 03:04 PM	#5
supra_91 Lexus & 550's Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 521	i have the same problem only it does it when its really cold outside __________________ 91 N/A automatic supra;K&N FIPK;2.5" custom exhaust;no cat;pacesetter header;eibach springs;tokico "blues";MKIV TT rims

04-25-2007, 03:11 PM	#6
mrnickleye 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mojave Desert, Calif. Posts: 1,705	Before the spring, I tried using some firm foam rubber, but because the door is closed 99% of the time, it took a 'set', and lost its springy-ness. __________________ Had a Red 1989 N/A. Automatic. Sports Pkg. w/wing. TEMS, and some nice MODS. Sold to a friend 10/08/08.

04-25-2007, 04:29 PM	#7
Supra_87_mk3 3" Exhaust Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: tiffin ohio Posts: 76	mine also did that i finally cut it and velcroed so it doesn't hang open. __________________ My 1989 toyota supra mods:83.5 mm bore, ARP main studs, ARP rod bolts,rings, Cometic .060" headgasket, ARP head Studs, Ferra 1 mm oversized valves, port work, Rc 550cc injectors, Walbro 255hp Turbo: 1.15 A/R T4 twin Scroll turbin - journal .60 A/R compressor, Hallman Pro MBC, Turbo XS Blow-off Valve, 50mm wastegate, hks fcd Intercooler: 32x12x3 core, 3 inch piping, with clampco t-bolt clamps Exhaust:Exhaust manifold T4 twin scroll,2JZ 3 inch downpipe Fabed up to fit, Mandrell bent 3in back

04-25-2007, 07:57 PM	#8
tone loc 20psi boost Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 706	i also had the same problem all i did was put a nickle between the black spring and the part it puts presure on and it works perfect.

04-25-2007, 10:48 PM	#9
dannydavi 12psi boost Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sacramento, Ca Posts: 373	I Got bored and created this in Paint for you, i know you didnt need the explanation of what each item was, and also didnt need the other two pics... but like i said, i was bored. WOW! that came out awfuly blurry. __________________ '86.5 Supra - A/T - N/A - JDM Useful Sites: ToyoDIY.com ToyotaPart.com MKIIITSRM

04-26-2007, 02:02 AM	#10
j3pz 500whp yet? Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Mechanicsville, MD, US of A, 20659 Posts: 1,060	lol i give you a B for blurry __________________ 88 N/A w/ 5spd - stock - not running, bhg 87 turbo/targa w/ 5spd- fidanza light weight flywheel, new oem slave cylinder, apexi air filter, no ac and no heat