A110 Fuel Cap Alignment

[pfazzino]

I've noticed recently that what was a slight mis-alignment of the fuel cap is now much more pronounced. I'm booked in to run the gauntlet which is Orpington's service department for them to take a look at offside rear wheel arch paint corrosion (mine is a 22 vehicle) and a driver side rattle so will get them to take a look at this as well. Just wondered if anyone else has seen similar and maybe there's a quick fix although I'm not convinced it isn't actually a warping of the cover vs the catch not securing the flap correctly.

[LE62NDE]

Mine came back from paintwork rectification with a wonky filler cap that looked like yours. It went back for the rectification work to be rectified, and the filler cap was adjusted at the same time; apparently there is a degree of adjustment possible. I do wonder if the Torx screws on the black inner moulding might allow this, but I have yet to investigate.

[worldwidewebs]

Fuel flap adjustment requires removal of the wheel arch liner and then adding/removing shims as required

[pfazzino]

Cheers. Sounds like something that should be covered under warranty then.

[neil-g8km6]

worldwidewebs said:

Fuel flap adjustment requires removal of the wheel arch liner and then adding/removing shims as required

Can I ask where and what are you are adding these shims too.
I've had a look and can't figure out where to add these shims or why it happens in the first place.
Could it be something in the spring return mechanism?