HELP! Can’t remove gas cap.

[yves]

On the A part, i had some issues with the spring which actuate the sliding tab, it go out its location very easily....!
And may be the missing  part i made is not functionnal?   

[Pawel66]

Can you find the edges in the bottom of the inner piece under the gasket?

Is it possible to stick a pinch or screwdriver against one of these edges and drive the cap open with a hammer?

The inner part where these edges are is locked to fuel neck only by spring force and gasket friction, nothing else…

[BobH]

As a very last resort, if the garage can't fix the problem, a very small hole drilled in the side of the knurled part of the spinning top, into the body of the cap, and insert a small pin, to lock the parts together, hopefully will be inobtrusive

[lreppond]

On the A part, i had some issues with the spring which actuate the sliding tab, it go out its location very easily....!
And may be the missing  part i made is not functionnal?

I suspect it is the spring that is causing this problem.  Probably out of alignment and therefore not pushing the tab far enough to get a positive lock between the outer and inner cap. 

BobH’s idea of drilling through the outer and inner caps and locking them together by screw or nail seems like the only solution left. I am anxious about drilling through metal so close to gasoline! 

Pawel's idea of driving the cap off with a punch or screwdriver is a good one except there is absolutely no room to do it. 

[BobH]

I'm thinking a Dremel type drill and a micro drill bit, slow and steady, i don't think there'd be a problem

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304127197709?_skw=dremel+micro+drill&itmmeta=01K0HRN6B74CZ7J35DTYNHZ7K1&hash=item46cf64c20d:g:gfwAAOSwNPVhLYbg&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAAA0FkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1fD4pWEihJJL2SP5o7vpRqwKSiO6okIN80n1s2F8cEONiuXxgmfMx0z%2BN5IiMfdCuB%2FQhmhXwGlpAbIuAgC1R7%2FyA7wPIhvMxG8xpbOQS6pUOIcY5ekXh8Xf1q9fYePVsWBHgXytMXU5gVn0c362hhmiMhzDdMMO6c5WrORwMvXGi%2FFy0o9RhOpIsYKADCJgfZOTwmWMXC8FF0cyOJxnPx8b0rurCaLKM4x%2FkM4F0tJDlyYc2v3aj3ol8UD3xYPw7g%3D%7Ctkp%3ABlBMUOrl1LiEZg

[49er]

Hello Len, Have you removed the Bumper? you might have more room to get to the cap from the bottom especially if you will be using a power tool to drill.

John

[Pawel66]

Keep thinking about it, for what it is worth…

If you could find something to squeeze the sides of the chrome cap so that they rest against the inner piece and try to turn it… like a large vice grip.

Te investment for removing surrounding parts, such as bumper, lamp, maybe register plates lamp trim may really be worth considering.

I would make sure, as 49er is suggesting, before any drilling, to check if surrounding parts removal is not opening opportunities to use some other opening method than destruction.

If you have original key to use with the cap, the tumbler is the part to protect, more than a chrome cap.

Sorry if I am saying obvious things…

[Pawel66]

Another silly thought: is there a hope for some space and access from inside the trunk?

Removing the cover, prying out the rubber seal should open the hole in the trunk wall so that you can see the cap from its bottom side. Not sure if there is enough space to stick anything there and try to turn the cap…

Anyway: maybe removing the rubber seal that seals the fuel filler tube to the body may offer some access, as I look at the pictures.

[yves]

In the photo #18 i Said an error🙄 in that location of the sliding tab ,the part A Turin WITH the B part and you can open thé cap.

[lreppond]

The car is at the shop I use for gas cap removal and a few misc chores that need to be done.  Hopefully they will have better luck than I did! 

[lreppond]

For all of you who made suggestions and provided encouragement: a big thank you! 

A new gas cap the locks and unlocks! 

[Pawel66]

Excellent news!

Ok, do not be difficult...

How did they remove the cap?

[lreppond]

Excellent news!

Ok, do not be difficult...

How did they remove the cap?

They removed it with a screw driver and a hammer!  According to my mechanic “all it took was a couple of good whacks!” And they were able to back it off.  I didnt ask for any further explanation.  Wish me luck with the new cap. 

Even though I was unable to remove it, I truly appreciate the generous advice you provided.  You’re a true asset to this forum. 

[Pawel66]

So they have driven it off by turning the inner piece with a screwdriver and a hammer.

We now have a possible way forward here on the Forum.

Quite honestly, you need to be "fluent" in this kind of work to do it - to get it done and not scratch anything. Sometimes it is just better to give it to the mechanic who knows how to use a hammer. I would hesitate to do it myself probably.

Good you got it done!