Hi folks, I just joined the forum. I have an '03 Disco II with about 90K miles on it and the other day the gas cap cover won't latch. The pin that is supposed to engage the plastic latch on the inside of the fuel door only extends out about a quarter inch, which is short of the latch. I can press the pin in and it snaps back out freely, but only a quarter inch. So my question would be, is there something that is supposed to be on the end of the pin (which I cannot find in any documentation), is it possible for part of the pin to snap off (unlikely because it seems to be a 'finished' end) or are these actuators known for sticking?

Thanks

 

Bend the metal bracket that holds the plastic clip towards the pin. Either the pump nozzle or a gas can bent it over.

 

You, sir, are a genius. That was exactly it. Thanks!

 

Thanks, but that is an insult to the real geniuses of the world!

 

Would you prefer a scholar and a gentleman?

 

Monkey with a wrench?

 

Best I can do is monkey with a rock.

 

Damn monkey can't even be trained to use the right tool!

That rock is clearly not metric...

 

Now this monkey knows how to wrench!

 

"Monkey"

"wrench"

...get it?!