Gas Door Sticking

[elrodvoss]

I dug around using a search for "gas door" and only got 2 links, so I wanted to ask in a new topic to see if anyone could help.When I open up the gas door, it will "creak" which I dont mind too much, but when you go to close it, you will hear it "snap" like it was caught on something. I have tried silcone spray and it dosent fix the problem. I cannot see where its catching. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to remove the door and "bracket" from the car. I know there are 2 "fasteners", but I cant tell what they are.Or is there a way to remove the black spring, w/o damaging it. Maybe that is what is causeing the catching, or maybe it will let me see behind it and get a better view of everything.Thanks in advance.

[northvibe]

so wait... you use the gas door latch by the driver seat to open.. does it pop open properly? then you should just push it shut and it should make a slight "pop" noise as its being closed because of the latch...is it not closing?

[elrodvoss]

No. When I use the lever in the car, it will open correctly, but when I open it to about 90* it will creak which dont matter. But once im done refilling the car and go to close the door, you will hear a loud "snap" or crack like something just got unstuck.I was hoping to remove the door and its bracket to see what is causing the problem, but I am unable to see what the fasteners are.If need be I can try and get a sound bite and picture of what im talking about.

[northvibe]

so before it pops close, it makes the snap noise before its closed? k think i got it. Um i know the gas door is like tack welded or something to the hinge...maybe theres a bolt to take the whole thing off? i havent checked mine yet..

[elrodvoss]

Well I sprayed it tuesday afternoon and I went out and checked it today and it seems to be working alot better. It doesnt have the squeak anymore and it only "cracked"once. I guess it took a while for the oil to get into the metal.It is working alot smoother so im happy about that.Thansk for the help.

[Whelan]

Most likely it needed to be lubed. I would stay away from WD40 as it will run down the side of the car if it sprays all over.Try getting a product called SailKote. It's made by McLube and available at most marine stores. It is a dry silicone lubricant that sprays on and dries immediately, no residue or nothing. Great stuff!