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  1. Crashton

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    #7 Crashton, May 9, 2018
    Gremlin's it is..... :D

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    #8 BavarianTom, May 9, 2018
    I have seen this a few times with the MINIs and BMW's. We just replace the cap and have no issues after that.
     
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    #5 wmwny, May 8, 2018
    It's nothing a strip of Gorilla tape won't fix!
     
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    #10 BavarianTom, May 9, 2018
    Thanks Qik! here to help with what I can:D
     
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    #4 MCS02, May 8, 2018
    Have you looked ar the cap good? maybe one of the tabs ore bad letting it come loose
     
  6. Qik

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    #6 Qik, May 9, 2018
    Once after having my emissions checked the guy that checked the cap broke it, or so I thought. Those little metal tabs are stationary but the plastic part around them can move. Try to twist it left, I believe, and make sure it's seated all the way to that side then screw it back on and go on a test run.
     
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    #11 Goldsmithy, May 9, 2018
    Thank you, thank you, thank you. I was beginning to think I was nuts. Welcome to the best MINI site out there. Your participation is greatly appreciated.
     
  8. Dave.0

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    #13 Dave.0, May 10, 2018

    I think you had too much crack at the Dragon. Hahahahaha
     
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    #14 agranger, May 10, 2018
    A few too many beers there as well...
     
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    #2 MCS02, May 8, 2018
    They say the Mind is the first to go:D
     
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    #3 DneprDave, May 8, 2018
    It's gremlins!
     
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    #9 Qik, May 9, 2018
    Welcome to MA Tom!
     
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    #12 wmwny, May 9, 2018
    You're not nuts, Teddy. Gas caps wear out, but we never seem to think about that when we have other mods to fry first..