Has anyone else broken this?

s14driftingTX · 11-26-2004, 09:26 PM

I managed to break the latch for the gas door on my s13. It seems like the part that comes out of the body has gone back inside and I can't find it. I did find some interesting things while feeling inside my fender looking for the piece, there was a tennis ball and an unopened pack of Marlboros and I don't smoke each covered in grime. Anyway, has anyone else done this and how did you fix it, cause I hate my door flying open while driving. Thanks.

Ris4drift · 11-27-2004, 09:49 AM

ive seen it on cars driving around. i dont know what to tell you on how to fix it. but i do see a lot of s13 with mismatched gas door covers on straight cars. take it apart and look at how i works.

Craftsman · 11-27-2004, 09:57 AM

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Originally posted by s14driftingTX
I did find some interesting things while feeling inside my fender looking for the piece, there was a tennis ball and an unopened pack of Marlboros and I don't smoke each covered in grime.

LOL!!!

GRiDRaceTech · 11-27-2004, 11:54 AM

Velcro might help it stay shut.

drojit_1 · 11-27-2004, 12:52 PM

how much do you want for the marlboros? haha

s14driftingTX · 11-27-2004, 02:05 PM

I was thinking about trying velcro until I can fix it right. The Marlboros are vintage man, with some water damage, make an offer.

09-25-2009, 08:40 PM

HMMM I was thinking of packing tape....better than duct tape and clear to boot!!!!!

Otto Matik · 09-26-2009, 03:56 PM

Small magnets are cheap, effective and can be attached with epoxy.
Available at Radio Shack, can be cut with a razorblade. Keep in mind that magnets have polarity issues, installed backwards would force door to remain open.

Cavi Mike · 09-27-2009, 12:57 AM

5 year old thread...

9987654321mike · 09-29-2009, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Cavi Mike

5 year old thread...

lol. yea its old but at least he posted.

11-26-2004, 09:26 PM	#1
s14driftingTX #1 F1 Fan Join Date: May 2004 Location: Amarillo TX Posts: 167	Has anyone else broken this? I managed to break the latch for the gas door on my s13. It seems like the part that comes out of the body has gone back inside and I can't find it. I did find some interesting things while feeling inside my fender looking for the piece, there was a tennis ball and an unopened pack of Marlboros and I don't smoke each covered in grime. Anyway, has anyone else done this and how did you fix it, cause I hate my door flying open while driving. Thanks.

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11-27-2004, 09:49 AM	#2
Ris4drift Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: houston texas Posts: 357	ive seen it on cars driving around. i dont know what to tell you on how to fix it. but i do see a lot of s13 with mismatched gas door covers on straight cars. take it apart and look at how i works.

11-27-2004, 11:54 AM	#4
GRiDRaceTech Opposite Lock Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,096	Velcro might help it stay shut.

11-27-2004, 12:52 PM	#5
drojit_1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: san diego Posts: 70	how much do you want for the marlboros? haha

11-27-2004, 02:05 PM	#6
s14driftingTX #1 F1 Fan Join Date: May 2004 Location: Amarillo TX Posts: 167	I was thinking about trying velcro until I can fix it right. The Marlboros are vintage man, with some water damage, make an offer.

09-25-2009, 08:40 PM	#7
mroldfart2u Guest Posts: n/a	HMMM I was thinking of packing tape....better than duct tape and clear to boot!!!!!

09-26-2009, 03:56 PM	#8
Otto Matik Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 6	Small magnets are cheap, effective and can be attached with epoxy. Available at Radio Shack, can be cut with a razorblade. Keep in mind that magnets have polarity issues, installed backwards would force door to remain open.

09-27-2009, 12:57 AM	#9
Cavi Mike Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Rochester, NY USA Posts: 496	5 year old thread...