random-hero-
03-11-2013, 05:52 PM
Hi everyone, I'm in a bit of a pickle here and was hoping anyone would have any insight on how to help me out!
I got one of these GM Chrome fuel doors (non-locking) off craigslist for $20. But it was only until after I got home I found it doesn't fit on my truck!
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/21655611/New%20folder/20130311_123824.jpg
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/21655611/New%20folder/20130311_123835.jpg
And I'm trying to install it on my 2003 H2 which currently has this:
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/21655611/New%20folder/12.jpg
I assumed when I got it i would be able to just drill holes in the plastic fuel pocket and install it like the locking defenderworx units, but alas it doesn't!
Later research found this!
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/21655611/New%20folder/13.jpg
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/21655611/New%20folder/14.jpg
The assembly from the factory came with a spacer between the door and the fuel pocket, and from what I understand the screw holes on the fuel door screw into the black spacer (highlighted in red) and then the black spacer (highlighted in red) screws into factory fuel pocket. I went to a GM dealer and they told me they can't do anything as the fuel pocket and the spacer come as a complete kit with the fuel door, and I'd have to purchase the whole thing!
So I think I'm correct in saying I'm missing the black plastic spacer between my chrome fuel door and my factory fuel pocket? Does anyone know if there is a work-around or where I can purchase the spacer? I really don't want to have to go out and drop $200 on a fuel door when all I need is this black spacer! HELP!
Thanks in advance everyone!
I got one of these GM Chrome fuel doors (non-locking) off craigslist for $20. But it was only until after I got home I found it doesn't fit on my truck!
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/21655611/New%20folder/20130311_123824.jpg
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/21655611/New%20folder/20130311_123835.jpg
And I'm trying to install it on my 2003 H2 which currently has this:
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/21655611/New%20folder/12.jpg
I assumed when I got it i would be able to just drill holes in the plastic fuel pocket and install it like the locking defenderworx units, but alas it doesn't!
Later research found this!
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/21655611/New%20folder/13.jpg
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/21655611/New%20folder/14.jpg
The assembly from the factory came with a spacer between the door and the fuel pocket, and from what I understand the screw holes on the fuel door screw into the black spacer (highlighted in red) and then the black spacer (highlighted in red) screws into factory fuel pocket. I went to a GM dealer and they told me they can't do anything as the fuel pocket and the spacer come as a complete kit with the fuel door, and I'd have to purchase the whole thing!
So I think I'm correct in saying I'm missing the black plastic spacer between my chrome fuel door and my factory fuel pocket? Does anyone know if there is a work-around or where I can purchase the spacer? I really don't want to have to go out and drop $200 on a fuel door when all I need is this black spacer! HELP!
Thanks in advance everyone!