fuel filler loose

[Hoop]

Hello all. My 2008 EL has a problem. The bracket that holds the fuel filler looks like it was spot-welded onto the inside of the fender. All the welds let go, and the bracket has come loose from the fender and flops around. I called a mechanic friend, and he said it's probably ok to drive for a while, but I should get it fixed. He suggested a couple of sheet metal screws instead of having it re-welded. I think it is still under warranty, and plan to take it back to the dealer this Friday. I don't think welding would be a good idea because they would have to find some way to make sure there were no gas fumes for one thing, and for another thing they could screw up the paint. I don't know where they could attach sheet metal screws either. JB-Weld?

Any advice?

Thanks

 

[davesexplorer]

Hello all. My 2008 EL has a problem. The bracket that holds the fuel filler looks like it was spot-welded onto the inside of the fender. All the welds let go, and the bracket has come loose from the fender and flops around. I called a mechanic friend, and he said it's probably ok to drive for a while, but I should get it fixed. He suggested a couple of sheet metal screws instead of having it re-welded. I think it is still under warranty, and plan to take it back to the dealer this Friday. I don't think welding would be a good idea because they would have to find some way to make sure there were no gas fumes for one thing, and for another thing they could screw up the paint. I don't know where they could attach sheet metal screws either. JB-Weld?

Any advice?

Thanks

If you still have warranty I would let them cover that, at least they should do it right.

 

[cardude427]

If you still have warranty I would let them cover that, at least they should do it right.

But when you take it in make sure they do it right. I've been screwed over before by stealerships especially by this one particular one that charged me for a new transmission but put in a refurbished transmission(found out to late to do anything about it).