BratWarrior Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Hey all. I pulled the fuel door off my hatch with plans to put it on my BRAT, but the opening/ closing mechanism is busted. Is there just a spring missing or is the actual plastic housing broken? I can't tell as I've never seen a functioning one before. Anyone got any pics of their working fuel door in this style? Thanks! Also, check out my build thread HERE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86BRATMAN Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 That's completely broken, the end is supposed to be capped off with a little sliding latch piece. I have a couple non broken ones that I've coaxed back into function with penetrating oil and white lithium grease. I'll see about snapping a couple pics for you when I get back into my building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BratWarrior Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share Posted July 20, 2016 Dang! Ok, yeah that would be helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86BRATMAN Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 I didn't have time today to get pics for you, I'll get them tomorrow evening after work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NV Zeno Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 If you're going to WCSS, I can bring a lock that fits into the same space as that mechanism in question. Simple R&R. Comes with a key..I can even help you install it, if need be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BratWarrior Posted July 21, 2016 Author Share Posted July 21, 2016 If you're going to WCSS, I can bring a lock that fits into the same space as that mechanism in question. Simple R&R. Comes with a key..I can even help you install it, if need be. Unfortunately I am NOT going this year. Very bummed. I am interested in that lock though. Is that a Subaru thing or a retro-fitted deal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinky26 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 I just went to Lowes and got one of their mail box locks & put in place of the turning knob, works fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BratWarrior Posted July 21, 2016 Author Share Posted July 21, 2016 I just went to Lowes and got one of their mail box locks & put in place of the turning knob, works fine. Interesting, but this door doesn't have a turning knob. It has a push button. Are you talking about this style door or the flush-body color fuel doors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinky26 Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Mine is the flush fitting door with the turn knob. Not sure how the push button would do. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BratWarrior Posted July 31, 2016 Author Share Posted July 31, 2016 I have the flush door with the turn knob. Want to swap it for the chrome style. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinky26 Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 I have the flush door with the turn knob. Want to swap it for the chrome style. That will make it original. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BratWarrior Posted August 2, 2016 Author Share Posted August 2, 2016 That will make it original. The current fuel door is original. I like the look of the bulky chrome door. Probably gives you +5hp too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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