locking gas cap probs

[unaslob]

I posted earlier about this... now I have a pic of it. here is what is coming out of this lock. the lock is becoming increasingly difficult to open, took more then 10 minutes to get open yesterday. any suggestions before it seizes completely.

unaslob

Corsa Sport exhaust(offroad 'tip'), Gobi rack w/ lights & w/roof mounted tire w/ ladder, Warn Winch with rear power, Dual Wolo Airhorns w/ lanyard valve, Hadley Aircompressor 130PSI, 14" airtank, front and rear quick disconnects for air, Cobra 75 WX CB, Dual 4' Firestik fiberglass whips, front tinted windows, 7" Homer Simpson decal (teehee)!

[unaslob]

I posted earlier about this... now I have a pic of it. here is what is coming out of this lock. the lock is becoming increasingly difficult to open, took more then 10 minutes to get open yesterday. any suggestions before it seizes completely.

unaslob

Corsa Sport exhaust(offroad 'tip'), Gobi rack w/ lights & w/roof mounted tire w/ ladder, Warn Winch with rear power, Dual Wolo Airhorns w/ lanyard valve, Hadley Aircompressor 130PSI, 14" airtank, front and rear quick disconnects for air, Cobra 75 WX CB, Dual 4' Firestik fiberglass whips, front tinted windows, 7" Homer Simpson decal (teehee)!

[Spike]

Una,
Definitely corrosion. It looks like it might be time for a new fuel door. I would consider taking it off soon as you may get to a point where it won't open at all. If you replace it you also might want to consider a different brand of fuel door as that one does not seem to hold up well to the weather we have in the north east.

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[Paul L]

what brand????

http://www.carpentryasanart.com

[unaslob]

well anyone out there know of powder black fuel door..... I dont want shiny.... I dont want chrome....

unaslob

Corsa Sport exhaust(offroad 'tip'), Gobi rack w/ lights & w/roof mounted tire w/ ladder, Warn Winch with rear power, Dual Wolo Airhorns w/ lanyard valve, Hadley Aircompressor 130PSI, 14" airtank, front and rear quick disconnects for air, Cobra 75 WX CB, Dual 4' Firestik fiberglass whips, front tinted windows, 7" Homer Simpson decal (teehee)!

[Centerfire]

Realwheel at www.realwheelacc.com (http://www.realwheelacc.com)
NOt sure the cost I am at home. Can look up our price for you tomorrow if interested.

Mike

[sand-hog]

The real wheels one is good. i have the chrome version. it is easy to install . easy to clean and isnt all that expensive. its like $169.99 .they have two versions of the black one. its either grooved or its smooth. smooth looks best.

'03 Yellow H2,Lux/Adv Package, 3rd Row Seat, 10.7" Flip down LCD monitor w/dvd & TV Tuner. Wood interior trim, RW chrome locking fuel door, hitch step,rear tire carrier, molded frnt/rear mud flaps.

[H2Oguy]

I don't know what you paid so I don't know how much trouble to want to go throught to fix. But if it is aluminum "Hard Anodizing" may be a fix for you. Just look up metal plating or finishing in the phone book and you can find a local shop to see what they have to say. If all the white is just salt residue and it is just the lock that is corroding you may just need a good Stainless steel lock to replace that one. ??? good luck.

www.h2ohummers.com (http://www.h2ohummers.com)

[unaslob]

it is the lock that is corroding..... it really sucks... and needs to get fixed.. I like the smooth black powder coated one...

unaslob

Corsa Sport exhaust(offroad 'tip'), Gobi rack w/ lights & w/roof mounted tire w/ ladder, Warn Winch with rear power, Dual Wolo Airhorns w/ lanyard valve, Hadley Aircompressor 130PSI, 14" airtank, front and rear quick disconnects for air, Cobra 75 WX CB, Dual 4' Firestik fiberglass whips, front tinted windows, 7" Homer Simpson decal (teehee)!

[Spike]

According to the Real Wheels catalog I have the "smooth" black powder coated fuel door is part number RWH21388BFD-BP-$175.00

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[Klaus]

It is sold on the H2Source Store. See:

http://www.h2source.com/rw202-1bp.htm

Klaus

Skull & Bones Member since 2003

[Hum2]

What brand did you buy in the first place????

I'm looking at the RealWheels one.

Ric

OMAHOG/IHOG
Hum2@cox.net

[KenP]

Call, bitch a fit and everything else necessary to get it replaced at no charge. I would be furious.

Black Lingenfelter Lux

[Spike]

I agree with KenP. I would still start making plans for replacing that door, but I would also call whoever you bought it from and bitch. For what we pay for these things they should last more than a year.

S&B Member

[unaslob]

i bought it from some goofy guy who works for a hummer dealer in california. IF NCHUMMERMAN is out there... please let me know where you got yours... bc. I got it at the same place. I would love to call the guy and bitch.. I live for that. it supposedly is one that is supplied by GM.

unaslob

Corsa Sport exhaust(offroad 'tip'), Gobi rack w/ lights & w/roof mounted tire w/ ladder, Warn Winch with rear power, Dual Wolo Airhorns w/ lanyard valve, Hadley Aircompressor 130PSI, 14" airtank, front and rear quick disconnects for air, Cobra 75 WX CB, Dual 4' Firestik fiberglass whips, front tinted windows, 7" Homer Simpson decal (teehee)!

[RIC-H0]

If you are going to get rid of the bad door, let me know.
I will buy it from you.
I am tossing around a couple ideas, but do not want to experiment on a new one.
You can e-mail me at
richard_gonzalez@ssa-sa.sel.sony.com
if you are interested.

Thanks-

Ric-H2

[frank6150]

I am having the same problem with mine, it sure is a pain in the ass to get that lock open now. The weather here eats everything up but it's pretty obvious they were made with junk as the other 50 locks I have outside now and have had in the past never suffered this problem.

S&B Member since '03

[unaslob]

frank.... what did you do to fix it..


ric 20 bucks at it is yours... I will pay for shipping. I will be ordering a new one today. hopefully better mechanism

unaslob

Corsa Sport exhaust(offroad 'tip'), Gobi rack w/ lights & w/roof mounted tire w/ ladder, Warn Winch with rear power, Dual Wolo Airhorns w/ lanyard valve, Hadley Aircompressor 130PSI, 14" airtank, front and rear quick disconnects for air, Cobra 75 WX CB, Dual 4' Firestik fiberglass whips, front tinted windows, 7" Homer Simpson decal (teehee)!

[RIC-H0]

I'll take it! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
E-mail me at
richard-gonzalez@ssa-sa.sel.sony.com
To go over the deatails.

Thanks,

Ric-H2

[KenP]

I have not seen this one before. A combo unit.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33654&item=2453486478

Black Lingenfelter Lux

[frank6150]

I haven't done anything really to fix mine aside from putting some graphite into the locking mechanism to help keep it going for now. It is only temporary though and the door will be coming off soon to become target practice.

S&B Member since '03

[unaslob]

well I ordered one tonight... homefully it will be here by monday..


unaslob

Corsa Sport exhaust(offroad 'tip'), Gobi rack w/ lights & w/roof mounted tire w/ ladder, Warn Winch with rear power, Dual Wolo Airhorns w/ lanyard valve, Hadley Aircompressor 130PSI, 14" airtank, front and rear quick disconnects for air, Cobra 75 WX CB, Dual 4' Firestik fiberglass whips, front tinted windows, 7" Homer Simpson decal (teehee)!

[HHummer]

Just purchased and installed the Realwheels Billet Aluminum Locking Fuel Door (Black Powder Coated)from the H2Source Store and I am very pleased with the appearance and quality. One note that I would add to the install directions would be concerning the two small screws that hold the cover to the H2 plastic housing. Even with a perfect screwdriver you probably will get a small burr on the screws which would scratch your finish when turning into place at the install to the vehicle. Although it is behind the edge of the cover it would show if you ever removed the cover and returned it to stock. To prevent this, I used a small Dremmel wheel to smooth the screws and placed plastic tape over the entire back edge of the cover and easily trimmed by following the edge with a razor blace. Finally just before turning into place a shot the tape surface with silicone spray. It worked flawlessly and can be removed without any paint damage. Sorry if I bored the pros with this, but thought I may save someone a little disappointment.

[unaslob]

how would this bore the pros... it is a pro tip.. excellent idea.. I should have mine by monday and will definitely take your advice... that would be something that would chap my ass to scratch the finish that way...

thanks for the heads up

unaslob

Corsa Sport exhaust(offroad 'tip'), Gobi rack w/ lights & w/roof mounted tire w/ ladder, Warn Winch with rear power, Dual Wolo Airhorns w/ lanyard valve, Hadley Aircompressor 130PSI, 14" airtank, front and rear quick disconnects for air, Cobra 75 WX CB, Dual 4' Firestik fiberglass whips, front tinted windows, 7" Homer Simpson decal (teehee)!

[Circuitguy]

I guess some manufacture saved the big bucks on that one! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif You have to get that thing off of you H2 right away! Its killing me! Wow thats crazy! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif I just want it off your H2 as bad as you do! Hell I will sell you one at my cost just to help out. LMK!
BIG-C http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif


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I posted earlier about this... now I have a pic of it. here is what is coming out of this lock. the lock is becoming increasingly difficult to open, took more then 10 minutes to get open yesterday. any suggestions before it seizes completely.

unaslob

Corsa Sport exhaust(offroad 'tip'), Gobi rack w/ lights & w/roof mounted tire w/ ladder, Warn Winch with rear power, Dual Wolo Airhorns w/ lanyard valve, Hadley Aircompressor 130PSI, 14" airtank, front and rear quick disconnects for air, Cobra 75 WX CB, Dual 4' Firestik fiberglass whips, front tinted windows, 7" Homer Simpson decal (teehee)!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

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