bigboy3l

Getting gas today when I pulled out the nozzle I notices the little spring loaded trap door was gone.

Not sure if it just happened or I've been driving like this for a while.

Anyone else have this issue?
Is there a filter prior to the fuel pump?
Worried about if small pieces from the spring broke off.
Any suggestions other than taking the gas tank off?

Here is a pic.

Donk's SS

I had the same thing happen a week ago. I have not noticed any problems...yet. Is it worth the money/time to get that piece out? Looks like a real pain-in-the-***.

TheMonteMan

what about sending a magnet in after it? like a pick up pal? one with some length.

bigboy3l

@TheMonteMan
I was thinking of trying that once I get home tonight.

@Donk'sSS did you try using a magnet to get it out?

Anthony Williams

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Magnent won't work because the filler neck is kinda s-shaped, I would'nt worry about it untill I had to change the pump. There are 2 filter screens on the stock pump-the door is just sitting on the bottom of the tank. run it- I have to pull my tank today to change the pump, nothing with my first Racetronix but I just did a motor and trans soo while the car is already apart!

plmrass

Yea I bought my car like that and thought it was strange also. Must be a common problem with these falling off it sounds like. Jeff

bigalnash

either fell in or someone ripped it off **** anyone off lately?

bigboy3l

That would be an odd thing to rip off in anger.

neilownz

Would make it easier to **** in the tank lol.

Kazmaniac

I don't think the car ever came with it. I've never seen one on my car.

Injun #5

I know that the '08 GXPs didn't come with one.

06MonteSS

mine does have one...

just filled up yesterday, and it's still there... whew!! hehe...


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06 SS

I remember the original thread on this, long time back. As I recall the consensus is that very few early build cars had it, my '06 Impy SS never had one and I have had it since it was a brand new pup.

Hawkins04

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my 06' GXP has one

TheMonteMan

im going to have to check mine now. my car has an 05 build date. we have full service in jersey so i dont really look all that often.

texasGXP08

It will be fine. You can flush it out if and when you ever change the fuel pump. It's to big to interfere with anything and will likely just slush around the bottom of your gas tank for eternity... don't worry about it.

bigboy3l

I drive through NJ a lot and the mandatory full service might be why it broke LOL. Them filler upper dudes are not that gentle with the nozzle.

I went in to get a drink once and the dude was trying to top it off ended up overfiling it, pulled out the nozzle gas flying all over the car. Long story short got a free car wash out of it.

mike171562

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you could tie a magnet to a string and drop down in there.

Donk's SS

So.. I'm just going to leave it in there. Sounds like no big deal, just get out when changing out fuel filters. However, with this mod, my car should be able to run on hangover pee?

gxp-miller-gxp

haha only the best for our cars!
mines an 07 and i still have mine, just thought i would share