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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 10:56 PM
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has anyone had this happen to them? i tried searching with no luck

went to fill up gas today, tried to unscrew the gas cap and it clicks.. wont loosen at all .. the same click as if u were to overtigten it.. turn it lefty/ it clicks.. turn it righty/ it clicks...


any suggestion on getting it off?

thanks in advance

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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 11:14 PM
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What if you press on it really hard and try to loosen it?

If worse comes to worse, break off the outside cover that is supposed to click, and get a big pair of pliers to grip and get off the rest.
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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 08:03 AM
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tried pushing against it to turn it.. no luck... and pulling too.. i guess its vice grips time
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Old Jun 15, 2007 | 10:31 PM
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power drill? dremel tool? then buy a new cap. have fun
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Old Jun 15, 2007 | 10:38 PM
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get a torch and burn it off,
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Old Jun 15, 2007 | 10:42 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Eddiebx &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">get a torch and burn it off, </TD></TR></TABLE>

DO IT!!!! LOL
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 12:02 PM
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And, just so you know, a new gas cap at Honda is only $8
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