Gas Tank Door Spring

[jderrick]

The spring on the gas tank door flap on my 1999 Camry has died. Right now I just jam something under the latch and then pry open the door, which works fine, but I'm wondering if anyone else has had this problem and how they solved it.....

[Kep]

They sell foam weather stripping (sticky on one side) for windows and air conditioners. I've always thought that it would be possible to stick a 1' piece or so on the gas door so when you shut it the foam would compress on the spot where the spring used to be. I'm not sure how well this would work but it should. They make a 1"x1"x4' air conditioning weather strip that a small 1"x1"x1" cube might work real well.

Kep

[touringcamry]

Napa has the part and the dealer should also. I don't remember the price, but it should be about $5 to $10.

[rebel8ball]

i have also seen the big paper clips used, the wide black ones for clipping whole stacks together

[csaxon]

Try napaonline or dealer. It used to be about $5.

[csaxon]

[jderrick]

Well, this'll be my next little project. Thanks everyone!

JD

[lenjack]

Common repair item. mine was less than $4 at dealer. 30 second do it yourself repair.

[gregorv]

I think this is a common problem on Gen 4's. I have a 1999 Camry and my dad has a 1998, both have this issue.

[jderrick]

When I went into the dealership and asked for the spring, the guys at the counter knew immediately what I was talking about, referred to it as "The Devil Spring," and, sure enough, it cost exactly $6.66.

[gregorv]

I just called my local Napa and they said $5.50. Also told me that it wouldnt get here for 4 days...I think I'll call the dealer tomorrow.

[lenjack]

Originally Posted by jderrick

When I went into the dealership and asked for the spring, the guys at the counter knew immediately what I was talking about, referred to it as "The Devil Spring," and, sure enough, it cost exactly $6.66.

lol!! I love it. Easy fix...ask me how I know.