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Old May 26, 2019 | 08:44 PM
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Gas cap broke

Can I repair this or just buy a new 1? The line got severed some how


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Old May 26, 2019 | 09:55 PM
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‘15 C300 4M Sport, ‘20 GLC300
Same here about 2 months ago. Don’t plan on changing it.
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Old May 26, 2019 | 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Rogue-CLK
Can I repair this or just buy a new 1? The line got severed some how
  • Cut both ends evenly
  • Clean with alcohol.
  • Apply gorilla glue
  • Let dry and bond
  • Then apply some E6000 on the outside.
Or buy a new one.
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Old May 26, 2019 | 11:38 PM
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Two words - "Clip It" - since you have the cap holder in the fuel filler door - frankly the retainer line is not necessary really..
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Old May 27, 2019 | 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by benzdude
  • Cut both ends evenly
  • Clean with alcohol.
  • Apply gorilla glue
  • Let dry and bond
  • Then apply some E6000 on the outside.
Or buy a new one.
come on dude, I’m sure you can find a replacement with multicolor flashing LEDs! 😎
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Old May 27, 2019 | 10:54 AM
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I think there is no sense to fix it.
New genuine part (filler cap for diesel A2224700105) cost around 25-30Euro. So...
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Old May 27, 2019 | 11:04 AM
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come on dude, I’m sure you can find a replacement with multicolor flashing LEDs! 😎
Give it time.
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