Gas Door Latch

[Steve Lee]

About a year ago I installed a new spring on the gas door latch, lubed the latch, and cable, and it worked like a charm.

About a month ago it acted up, and a day later when the pin came out- I shot some Silicone in the pin area where it goes in and out . Then I tested it by pushing the release on the dash several times, and it was working fine!

Now the latch pin did not return when I got gas, for the second time; it's is stuck again!! I think it needs lubrication. at the pin, and the hole where it goes in and out. What would be the best lube for it??

 

[pure zen]

I had the same issue once........a good shot of WD-40 on the pin area took care of it.

I now carry a plastic trim stick in the car,,,like the one on the far left with a thin bent edge, if the gas door ever again decides to not open.

 

[Steve Lee]

Thank you for your kind reply! My problem wasn't getting it open, it was getting the pin out to hold it closed again.

 

[Michael B]

I used moly grease. Its slicker than owl sh_t. Also the fuel release in truck , if you pull it the pin will pop back out. Wd-40 always a good choice as well

 

[Steve Lee]

I used moly grease. Its slicker than owl sh_t. Also the fuel release in truck , if you pull it the pin will pop back out. Wd-40 always a good choice as well

Thak you; I heard Syl Glide lubricant from NAPA is very good too, and won't hold dust or dirt.

 

[Michael B]

I'll certainly check that out. Thanks