E90 M3 Fuel Door Not Flush With Body

M3ANMACHINE · 09-01-2014, 07:01 PM

Bump

M3ANMACHINE · 09-08-2014, 09:14 PM

BUMP!

tinman831 · 09-09-2014, 08:49 AM

You try tightening those screws that hold the black part on? Maybe loosen and try to readjust it?

1MOREMOD · 09-09-2014, 08:53 AM

Or grab it and twist it the other way.

M3ANMACHINE · 09-09-2014, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tinman831

You try tightening those screws that hold the black part on? Maybe loosen and try to readjust it?

I don't see any screws holding it on is the issue

tinman831 · 09-09-2014, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3ANMACHINE

I don't see any screws holding it on is the issue

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...76&hg=41&fg=25

Looks like those 4 little circles are pop in rivets? Maybe?

Sinful · 09-09-2014, 10:32 PM

Not worth it, take to dealer or buy new replacements and change it all out. Can't leave it like that, honestly looks crappy sticking out like that , especially since your car looks so good bro.
The problem is if someone tried to yank it open, when locked , you could have a small bend somewhere that is not allowing it to line up. Will be real hard to find the exact location of the bend, Just my .02 cents.

BzsBimmer · 09-09-2014, 11:32 PM

There is a nut on RealOEM listed that connects that filler pipe to the body
Maybe that nut broke off or the filler pipe is loose
PN 51711958025
Other than that, from the diagram, it appears that the filler pipe connects to a rubber hose to the tank... probably not the issue.

There is a rubber seal against the back side of the filler pipe that is loose but doubtful.
PN 51177073961

You'll probably need to remove the rear wheel and fender lining to see the filler pipe.

M3ANMACHINE · 09-09-2014, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SinfulM3

Not worth it, take to dealer or buy new replacements and change it all out. Can't leave it like that, honestly looks crappy sticking out like that , especially since your car looks so good bro.
The problem is if someone tried to yank it open, when locked , you could have a small bend somewhere that is not allowing it to line up. Will be real hard to find the exact location of the bend, Just my .02 cents.

Will never ever go to the dealer. Lol

BzsBimmer · 09-15-2014, 10:15 PM

Well.... did ya fix it!

M3ANMACHINE · 09-16-2014, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BzsBimmer

Well.... did ya fix it!

Sorry, it's been so damn HOT lately, I haven't had time to work on the fix. Will update thread as soon as I am able to dig deeper.

M3ANMACHINE · 12-09-2014, 09:36 PM

Thread Revival.. I had some time today to investigate the issue further, and I was in the wheel arch replacing my wheel studs, so I started unscrewing the fender liner from the rear section first and from what I could tell, the area above the fender liner is SOLID. There is no access to the back side of the fuel filler from there.. Does this make sense?!

Quote:

Originally Posted by BzsBimmer

There is a nut on RealOEM listed that connects that filler pipe to the body
Maybe that nut broke off or the filler pipe is loose
PN 51711958025
Other than that, from the diagram, it appears that the filler pipe connects to a rubber hose to the tank... probably not the issue.

There is a rubber seal against the back side of the filler pipe that is loose but doubtful.
PN 51177073961

You'll probably need to remove the rear wheel and fender lining to see the filler pipe.

Found the part number for the fuel filler surround... Now if only I could figure out how to uninstall...

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E90-330.../Body/ES88349/

51177073961

M3ANMACHINE · 12-09-2014, 09:44 PM

Update: was able to find a similar thread vaguely detailing how to remove the "cover pot"

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=677946

Will report back after attempting

BzsBimmer · 12-09-2014, 10:00 PM

Some info here
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=718505
Still looking as well but it might just pop off/out?

M3ANMACHINE · 02-08-2015, 11:05 PM

Still trying to fix this issue. FML. It's turning out to be quite the PITA. I removed the fender liner to see if I could access it from the inside, but it's not possible, and I can't seem to figure out how exactly to remove the cover pot...

BzsBimmer · 02-17-2015, 10:55 PM

Still trying to figure it out?

M3ANMACHINE · 02-17-2015, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BzsBimmer

Still trying to figure it out?

Indeed.

Haven't had much time to look into it further, but it looks like I need to first remove the locking mechanism, then simply pop out the filler surround.

Not sure if I'll need to purchase a new one or not... Kind of going in blind.

All I know for sure is that the black filler surround is not seated properly in place.

BzsBimmer · 02-18-2015, 05:48 PM

Post 36 link will tell you how to remove the lock actuator.

M3ANMACHINE · 02-18-2015, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BzsBimmer

Post 36 link will tell you how to remove the lock actuator.

Ya, that's the one I'll be following. Thanks

M3ANMACHINE · 04-07-2015, 04:06 PM

Ordered a new cover pot along with the nut that holds it in place. Hopefully will be able to finally get this thing fixed in the next week!

BzsBimmer · 04-17-2015, 07:17 PM

Is it fixed yet? lol

apecush · 04-17-2015, 07:22 PM

seems like a lot of time wasted that probably could have been covered for around $100 by someone who knows these cars (dealer/indy bodyshop).

but hey, who am I to say how you use your time...

09-01-2014, 07:01 PM	#23
M3ANMACHINE Admiral 930 Rep 3,886 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 + 2014 F15 X5 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (11)	Bump __________________ 2020 FORD RAPTOR 2014 F15 X5 \| M-SPORT SOLD 2011 SG E90 M3 \| 2008 AW E90 M3 \| 2004 E46 M3
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-08-2014, 09:14 PM	#24
M3ANMACHINE Admiral 930 Rep 3,886 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 + 2014 F15 X5 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (11)	BUMP! __________________ 2020 FORD RAPTOR 2014 F15 X5 \| M-SPORT SOLD 2011 SG E90 M3 \| 2008 AW E90 M3 \| 2004 E46 M3
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-09-2014, 08:49 AM	#25
tinman831 Captain 20 Rep 816 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: DFW iTrader: (0)	You try tightening those screws that hold the black part on? Maybe loosen and try to readjust it?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-09-2014, 08:53 AM	#26
1MOREMOD - 11817 Rep 23,187 Posts Drives: Race car-> Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: check your mirrors iTrader: (5)	Or grab it and twist it the other way.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-09-2014, 10:32 PM	#29
Sinful Banned 14 Rep 409 Posts Drives: Its black and has 4 wheels Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Not worth it, take to dealer or buy new replacements and change it all out. Can't leave it like that, honestly looks crappy sticking out like that , especially since your car looks so good bro. The problem is if someone tried to yank it open, when locked , you could have a small bend somewhere that is not allowing it to line up. Will be real hard to find the exact location of the bend, Just my .02 cents.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-09-2014, 11:32 PM	#30
BzsBimmer Major General 3252 Rep 6,715 Posts Drives: '23 G80 FO M3, M3 & MY Tezzy's Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Nor. Cal iTrader: (32)	There is a nut on RealOEM listed that connects that filler pipe to the body Maybe that nut broke off or the filler pipe is loose PN 51711958025 Other than that, from the diagram, it appears that the filler pipe connects to a rubber hose to the tank... probably not the issue. There is a rubber seal against the back side of the filler pipe that is loose but doubtful. PN 51177073961 You'll probably need to remove the rear wheel and fender lining to see the filler pipe.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-15-2014, 10:15 PM	#32
BzsBimmer Major General 3252 Rep 6,715 Posts Drives: '23 G80 FO M3, M3 & MY Tezzy's Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Nor. Cal iTrader: (32)	Well.... did ya fix it!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-09-2014, 09:44 PM	#35
M3ANMACHINE Admiral 930 Rep 3,886 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 + 2014 F15 X5 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (11)	Update: was able to find a similar thread vaguely detailing how to remove the "cover pot" http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=677946 Will report back after attempting __________________ 2020 FORD RAPTOR 2014 F15 X5 \| M-SPORT SOLD 2011 SG E90 M3 \| 2008 AW E90 M3 \| 2004 E46 M3
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-09-2014, 10:00 PM	#36
BzsBimmer Major General 3252 Rep 6,715 Posts Drives: '23 G80 FO M3, M3 & MY Tezzy's Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Nor. Cal iTrader: (32)	Some info here http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=718505 Still looking as well but it might just pop off/out?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-08-2015, 11:05 PM	#37
M3ANMACHINE Admiral 930 Rep 3,886 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 + 2014 F15 X5 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (11)	Still trying to fix this issue. FML. It's turning out to be quite the PITA. I removed the fender liner to see if I could access it from the inside, but it's not possible, and I can't seem to figure out how exactly to remove the cover pot... __________________ 2020 FORD RAPTOR 2014 F15 X5 \| M-SPORT SOLD 2011 SG E90 M3 \| 2008 AW E90 M3 \| 2004 E46 M3
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-17-2015, 10:55 PM	#38
BzsBimmer Major General 3252 Rep 6,715 Posts Drives: '23 G80 FO M3, M3 & MY Tezzy's Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Nor. Cal iTrader: (32)	Still trying to figure it out?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-18-2015, 05:48 PM	#40
BzsBimmer Major General 3252 Rep 6,715 Posts Drives: '23 G80 FO M3, M3 & MY Tezzy's Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Nor. Cal iTrader: (32)	Post 36 link will tell you how to remove the lock actuator.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-07-2015, 04:06 PM	#42
M3ANMACHINE Admiral 930 Rep 3,886 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 + 2014 F15 X5 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (11)	Ordered a new cover pot along with the nut that holds it in place. Hopefully will be able to finally get this thing fixed in the next week! __________________ 2020 FORD RAPTOR 2014 F15 X5 \| M-SPORT SOLD 2011 SG E90 M3 \| 2008 AW E90 M3 \| 2004 E46 M3
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-17-2015, 07:17 PM	#43
BzsBimmer Major General 3252 Rep 6,715 Posts Drives: '23 G80 FO M3, M3 & MY Tezzy's Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Nor. Cal iTrader: (32)	Is it fixed yet? lol
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-17-2015, 07:22 PM	#44
apecush Lieutenant 30 Rep 521 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Edmonton iTrader: (2)	seems like a lot of time wasted that probably could have been covered for around $100 by someone who knows these cars (dealer/indy bodyshop). but hey, who am I to say how you use your time...
	Appreciate 0 Quote

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search