Posted November 16, 20195 yr comment_587715 My gas cap is stuck. Previously, I lubed the lock and had a new key made. The Lock/Unlock function was fine, but the cap felt like it was stuck/corroded in-place. When the cap is locked, I know it spins. So, I locked the cap and with a small piece of wood using a hammer, I got it to spin. Unlocked the cap, and it still was stuck. It would rotated about 45 degrees and then stop. I used the piece of wood and hammer, and now it will rotated grudgingly but not un-thread. Has anyone else had this problem, and what was the remedy? I am prepared to buy another cap. I have gone back 10 years in this forum without finding a similar situation. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/63159-1980-280zx-gas-cap-stuck/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 16, 20195 yr comment_587718 I don't know if this will apply but when I come across a locking gas cap that we don't have a key for, I take a large set of channel locks and squeeze it some and it will thread right off Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/63159-1980-280zx-gas-cap-stuck/#findComment-587718 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 19, 20195 yr Author comment_587896 The cap was badly corroded in place. I went to Motorsport and bought a new one. Took it apart to see how it worked. I drilled holes in the black plastic at the 5 screw locations. Using a channel lock, I pried it off. The keylock center mechanism lifts right out. Had to buy a pricey #9 easy out. Stuck it into the remaining formed steel cap, and with a large crescent torqued it off. Photo attached. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/63159-1980-280zx-gas-cap-stuck/#findComment-587896 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 19, 20195 yr comment_587937 Nice work! Some clever decisions in that process. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/63159-1980-280zx-gas-cap-stuck/#findComment-587937 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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