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THE GARAGE (SERVICE, MAINTENANCE & REPAIR) => PETROL => Topic started by: collin on August 23, 2020, 15:38:43

Title: The Fuel cap difficult to open
Post by: collin on August 23, 2020, 15:38:43

The full cap  is difficult to open as shown on the link below:

 :link: Fuel cap - i30 - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9dYozmoaG8)

Is it possible to "adjust" the valve and if so how?

Title: Re: The Fuel cap difficult to open
Post by: sundiz on August 23, 2020, 17:21:05

Cleaning and lubricating the mechanism has worked well multiple times.

Title: Re: The Fuel cap difficult to open
Post by: collin on August 23, 2020, 20:37:39

Thank you,

But could you tell me were and how

Title: Re: The Fuel cap difficult to open
Post by: Shambles on August 23, 2020, 21:10:23

Well, the release mechanism is obviously working as you can easily pry the flap open.

So clean & lubricate the hinge to start off with, then clean any gunk from around the release tab and try relocating the nylon cap tether.

Title: Re: The Fuel cap difficult to open
Post by: Dazzler on August 23, 2020, 21:44:43

Hi Collin,

It always helps to have more info in your vehicle decription in this case it may have helped to know if yours was a series 1 FD model as the plastic cap teather sometimes gets into a position in that model that can stop the cover from opening easily.