I just ripped off my gas lid?

[Gabe]

Ha, yes, it was after reading the price for premium fuel..., I opened the gas lid and it made some springy snap and remained in my hand. I have only 180 miles until 200,000 miles on my 1991 BMW 525i, and for some sick reason I want to work on this car. Is there a simple fix for snapping this piece back on, has this happened before to any of you guys? Is it easy to remount?

I just started off simple, my suspension is shot, glove box isn't on its hooks, and I need to do the *seat cable fix* so prepare for plenty more questions from this newb.

Thanks;

Gabe

[Alexlind123]

Do lots of searching.

[Mr. BILL]

99% chance the plastic hinge is broken. You need to get a new one and replace it. It's a fairly simple task.

[Gabe]

I assume you'd replace the whole lid, not only the plastic hinge... the only one I found was on eBay with a pre-broken plastic hinge...

[angrypancake]

hit up your local pirate-ship, errrr i mean stealership, they will have that plastic hinge. for the part number, use www.realoem.com

[joshua43214]

Yep, get a new hinge at teh dealer, the hinge on the gas pedal will go next...

[Gabe]

Yep, get a new hinge at teh dealer, the hinge on the gas pedal will go next...

is that a bad thing? Any idea on the dealer price?

Thanks Again

[joshua43214]

is that a bad thing? Any idea on the dealer price?

Thanks Again

Realoem says 16 bucks.

[Gabe]

Yep, get a new hinge at teh dealer, the hinge on the gas pedal will go next...

thats funny you mention that, it has been squeaking, got it from the dealership, ~$18, and I was putting it on in the parking lot, a BMW mechanic actually came out and did it for me, free.... + coffee and donuts for breakfast, can't wait for the next cheapest thing to get from there.

[fkong777]

new gas door hinge..dealer or BMA has those in stock.. I think they all break eventually. It lasted 12 years for me.