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atumsuden
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Sep 28, 2017, 8:31 AM

Post #1 of 7 (2064 views)
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2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES 4 Cyl 2.40L

My fuel door recently fell off my car, the part that snaps onto the frame broke on the fuel door, I tried using a zip tie but since theres nothing to loop around on the fuel door itself it won't work... Is there a somewhat cheaper method I could try, like maybe tape or Velcro or something... I see used ones online but they cost $40 which is pretty expensive for a 15 year old car... any help would be appreciated...


Hammer Time
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Sep 28, 2017, 10:46 AM

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Re: Need help with my fuel door Sign In

Duct tape fixes anything.



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atumsuden
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Sep 28, 2017, 11:37 AM

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Re: Need help with my fuel door Sign In

should i just double side it and stick it to the door and to the frame??


Hammer Time
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Sep 28, 2017, 11:39 AM

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Re: Need help with my fuel door Sign In

No, wrap it around the entire car 3 times.



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atumsuden
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Sep 28, 2017, 11:49 AM

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Re: Need help with my fuel door Sign In

but i only need it for a small area.. for my gas door to stay on


Hammer Time
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Sep 28, 2017, 11:52 AM

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Re: Need help with my fuel door Sign In

Yeah, this is what you have to do.





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Sidom
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Sep 28, 2017, 12:19 PM

Post #7 of 7 (2034 views)
Re: Need help with my fuel door Sign In

Well that would definitely hold the door on....If it works on funny cars at 200+ mph right?... On a side note....If that was my car,,, I'd be f**ing pissed.....That had to of screwed up the paint....

I'm not sure what exact part fell off your Mits... My step son had an 01 the door fell off..... The spot welds broke and the whole assembly fell off..... I had to tack it back on with a wire feed..... There was no other way to attach it..... I thought about drilling holes and bolts....but welding it was much easier... There is a fuel neck there so if you are going to do this..... I would definitely suggest removing the neck






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