Blip Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 Living on rough gravel roads combined with my desire to drive the Link-mobile as much as possible is starting to have bad side effects. Here's the latest lil' bit to fall off--it's the metal plate that holds the gas cap lid closed to the magnets. Discovered it had come loose after the "check gas cap" light came on Sunday. Also ordered a replacement gas cap too as it no longer seals tight--causing the check light. Parts guy said this is not an uncommon replacement issue for newer Mustangs. Any recommendations as to what adhesive I should use to re-attach the strike plate to the lid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc scott Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 JB Weld, fixes everything! How was it attached? Doc Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blip Posted April 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 JB Weld, fixes everything! How was it attached? Doc Scott Looking on the back, you can see the outline of some type of dried out adhesive. Thanks for the recommendation--would I more likely find it at an auto parts store or hardware/farm supply store? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseygator Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 Looking on the back, you can see the outline of some type of dried out adhesive. Thanks for the recommendation--would I more likely find it at an auto parts store or hardware/farm supply store? A car wash! Wash that bunny, please... It's so purdy! Guess that dirt road doesn't help... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blip Posted April 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 Naaa, no bath for Link. :D He's a dust bunny that lives on the wild country gravel roads of rural Mizzou. With all the wind around here, as soon as you finish with the hose, the dust starts to build right up again. I'm just glad he is Orange, (and not black), as that color kind of hides some of the dirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseygator Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 Naaa, no bath for Link. :D He's a dust bunny that lives on the wild country gravel roads of rural Mizzou. With all the wind around here, as soon as you finish with the hose, the dust starts to build right up again. I'm just glad he is Orange, (and not black), as that color kind of hides some of the dirt. I like that... ... a dust bunny! I see what you mean. And the orange is good with hiding dust. Good luck with the gas cap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc scott Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 Chuck, JB Weld can be had at a auto parts store, farm supply, or the auto section at Wal Mart Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blip Posted April 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 Thanks Scott, will head to the local WallyWorld tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blip Posted April 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 Well, looks like the new gas cap did not correct the "gas cap" warning light problem. Local Ford service department said to give is a few driving cycles to "learn" the correction, but light is still on, so may have other fuel system issues. And, of course, all that driving has added more "local color" to the Dust Bunny. :D (It will never stay clean.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socalwrench Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 As I'm another guy that lives off of a dirt road- I like it! The dirt gives the car more character. I was out running errands one day with my wife, who is also somewhat of a car person, and she thought the extra dirt made my car look more menacing. The more I thought about, I agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Brown Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 Well, looks like the new gas cap did not correct the "gas cap" warning light problem. Local Ford service department said to give is a few driving cycles to "learn" the correction, but light is still on, so may have other fuel system issues. And, of course, all that driving has added more "local color" to the Dust Bunny. :D (It will never stay clean.) What part of Missouri are you in I have a place on Table Rock Lake around Golden Missouri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc scott Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 The SN 95s are famous for the seal between the tank filler and seal to the tank cracking and letting air in and throwing codes,96 Cobra is doing it again!!! Suggestion, maybe? Doc Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socalwrench Posted April 15, 2011 Report Share Posted April 15, 2011 It shouldn't take more than two cold startup cycles to clear the EVAP code. Otherwise, you could start checking seals and lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blip Posted April 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 Thanks for the info! Couldn't find anything obvious to my untrained eyes, so off it will go to the dealership for a service call. (It's still showing the warning light.) Dennis429--I'm up in the west-central part of the state (Lafayette County) about 45 miles east of Kansas City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socalwrench Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 Sounds good Blip. I just hope you have an honest dealer. One that wouldn't try to sell you an entire fuel vapor canister, when all you need is a fuel cap. Keep up informed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blip Posted June 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 Just realized I had not finished out this thread. The "Link-mobile" is back to normal, well as normal as any Mustang can be with a big silver Bunny on the hood. It had sat for several weeks as we dodged a spell of bad weather we had in the mid-plains, (even had a small twister touchdown just a mile away while I was hiding in the basement--thankfully no damage, but that was the same day Sedalia got hit). So anyways, I decided to start it up last week and the code/light has cleared itself, so guess it did take a few drive cycles to relearn and erase the error code. Waahoo!!! :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VorpalBunny Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 Just realized I had not finished out this thread. The "Link-mobile" is back to normal, well as normal as any Mustang can be with a big silver Bunny on the hood. It had sat for several weeks as we dodged a spell of bad weather we had in the mid-plains, (even had a small twister touchdown just a mile away while I was hiding in the basement--thankfully no damage, but that was the same day Sedalia got hit). So anyways, I decided to start it up last week and the code/light has cleared itself, so guess it did take a few drive cycles to relearn and erase the error code. Waahoo!!! :happy feet: "Just realized I had not finished out this thread. The "Link-mobile" is back to normal, well as normal as any Mustang can be with a big silver Bunny on the hood. Yep would'nt have it anyother way except maybe my big Black rabbit on the hood or a yellow one perhaps LMAO - That is great news the link mobile is ready to rumble again! Take care my friend, David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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