Fuel Door release latch won't hold flush

[PuntyMario]

as seen here, the latch wont hold the door flush against the body so anyone can easily pick it open (actually logizyme was the one to point out that flaw as always :mad2: ) so i was looking for ideas of solving this. I figure i could add some putty equivalent material to simply add more thickness to the latch hook so itll pull the door closer. might look goofy. ideas?

http://i.imgur.com/MKtVhzvl.jpg

on another note its time for a wash!

[fastblackmerc]

I think there is some adjustment. I have the same problem although not as bad.

[PuntyMario]

I think there is some adjustment. I have the same problem although not as bad.

if its there i havent found it. tried unscrewing the two screws holding the latch to see if there was any room for adjusting it but nothing.

[88LTDCV351]

I have this problem too. I'm following this thread. Hope someone comes up with a fix.

[RubberCtyRauder]

I have an 04 so no fuel release door..but isn;t it a cable? maybe trace it to see if there is a jam nut or something that could take up some slack

[fastblackmerc]

I have an 04 so no fuel release door..but isn;t it a cable? maybe trace it to see if there is a jam nut or something that could take up some slack

Nope.......

[MERCULES]

A big patch of Velcro on inside of door and the body of the car????????????;)

[fastblackmerc]

A big patch of Velcro on inside of door and the body of the car????????????;)

A long screw thru the door into the trunk........

[BigM460]

I glued a square key way to the latch. Has worked well and was the right size for it to close flush.

[massacre]

Smart idea ^^^

[PuntyMario]

A big patch of Velcro on inside of door and the body of the car????????????;)

good thing DTrs were never 300a. i doubt they make DTR coloured velcro :P



I glued a square key way to the latch. Has worked well and was the right size for it to close flush.

yeah thats the basic solution. has your door loosened at all since the fix?

[BigM460]

yeah thats the basic solution. has your door loosened at all since the fix?

No, it has worked fine. I used super glue to attach it, have been surprised by how well it has held up.

[PuntyMario]

No, it has worked fine. I used super glue to attach it, have been surprised by how well it has held up.

looks like i got myself a solution right here :beer: