Fuel filler flap adjustment

[Wills]

Is the fuel filler flap body alignment adjustable? See pick

 

[Podge]

Yes you can loosen the hinges and play around with the gaps. If it has come open when driving at any time you might have bent the hinges back. You can probably straighten them in a vice with some grips.

 

[FWhite]

Yes you can loosen the hinges and play around with the gaps. If it has come open when driving at any time you might have bent the hinges back. You can probably straighten them in a vice with some grips.

I have the same problem on mine, and I found a workaround.
The flap closes with a black pin that hangs into the door. You have just to make the pin thicker. I used a black nylon tie-wrap (coil ring), letting its head on the outside, for maximum effect. A rubber hose would be probably better. I did it one year ago and forgot about it.

 

[Cog Head]

Flood the hinge and spring contact areas with general oil while opening and closing it continuously, mine snaps back with conviction, it get oiled every time I wash or service it.
You’ll notice a mass of black crap coming away from it as you go.

 

[Bigsidavies]

Flood the hinge and spring contact areas with general oil while opening and closing it continuously, mine snaps back with conviction, it get oiled every time I wash or service it.
You’ll notice a mass of black crap coming away from it as you go.

Yep, this is exactly how I do mine when it gets a bit 'lazy' and doesn't shut properly.

 

[david173]

Flood the hinge and spring contact areas with general oil while opening and closing it continuously, mine snaps back with conviction, it get oiled every time I wash or service it.
You’ll notice a mass of black crap coming away from it as you go.

+1 for this, worked well with mine