Fuel Nozzle Stuck While Filling Tank (Pics)

**wiscaudi** · 07-08-2008 08:14 AM

I filled my tank up the other day and when I went to remove the filler nozzle from my car, it became stuck. I rotated it around a bit, and tried pulling from different angles. It finally came out, but now my gas cap won't screw on properly. I noticed a flange at the bottom of the receptacle that appears to be pulled up (and I assume that's what the filler nozzle got stuck on).

Is this flange supposed to be here, or should it be completely flat?

Also, my info display is indicating that my fuel door is open, when it does indeed close all the way and lock. Does that indicator also let you know when your gas cap isn't properly installed?

I also have a steady CEL which I attribute the gas cap not properly sealing. I will VAG tonight to confirm.

Thanks

**IronAudi** · 07-08-2008 08:19 AM

Nope... try and tap it down and maybe see if thatll help or shave the cap alil after tapping it flat

**A4natomical** · 07-08-2008 09:28 AM

Originally Posted by wiscaudi

the receptacle

i notice how you used "receptacle" and your avatar is boeing.

do you know anyone by the name of bob golles?

**wiscaudi** · 07-08-2008 11:57 AM

Haha, picked up on the "aviation" terms (I suppose they're aviation terms).

I don't know a Bob Golles. I work for an airline out of Milwaukee which flies all Boeing / McDonnell Douglas aircraft and also work hand in hand with Boeing fleet support.

**Undisputed** · 07-08-2008 12:12 PM

I'm pretty sure that should be flat.

**Pr0n** · 07-08-2008 12:24 PM

Fix it with a blowtorch.

**mook11** · 07-08-2008 12:28 PM

Originally Posted by WiZZLa

Fix it with a blowtorch.

whoa

**El_Chapusca** · 07-08-2008 12:42 PM

If you are going to try and fix that yourself, be careful not to make any sparks you dont want that thing blowing up in your face

**04QuattroTurbo** · 07-08-2008 12:53 PM

Originally Posted by El_Chapusca

If you are going to try and fix that yourself, be careful not to make any sparks you dont want that thing blowing up in your face

Yes, it is safer to smoke a cigarette near gasoline than to create a bunch of sparks. I think this warrants a trip to a professional for repairs.

**A4Avant02** · 07-08-2008 01:19 PM

Yeah, that 'flange' should not be there. Looks like the gas nozzle did a little unwanted metal work for you.

**wiscaudi** · 07-08-2008 01:47 PM

Thanks for the info. This area has to be made of aluminum as is the fuel nozzle so no sparks are created when refueling.

The flange looked almost like it came from production like that since the bend radius was pretty nice. Glad I asked.

I'll see if I can get in there with a rubber mallet. If that doesn't work I'll try a long screwdriver and place the plastic handle end on the flange and tap the screw driving end with a rubber mallet.