Lost the flap at the gas station
 

I was filling my car and when I removed the "filler", I had to force it due to its springs. When it was removed, I realized I didn't have the "flap" anymore. I never saw the flap falling, I suppose it is now in the fuel tank.

What should I do?

Go to www.FuelFillerFlap.com and order the universal one, shouldn't be too hard of an install.

Shipping is a deal breaker.

The link doesn't work.

So you guys really have the flap I'm talking about on your FD3S? I was thinking that maybe I never had the flap, I can't remember.

And what about the flap that is now in my gas tank? Is the gas tank difficult to remove?

I really am pissed, I didn't need that problem.

And GoodfellaFD3S... this time, I've searched the forum.

I'm asking you guys if you have the flap on your car because I googled it and I found that Acura TLs doesn't have the flap.

just checked and mine has one.

Damn, I knew it... I got a RHD but I think I should have the flap too.

Thanks for looking!

Now I don't know how I will get this part there again and how I'll remove it from the gas tank...

Here's some pictures...

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I never looked in mine. But uh, take another pic, but take a step back when you do.

Yeah just get the filler neck from Mazda or someone here on the forum. To alleviate some of your worry, down near the tank there's another flapper valve made of plastic that allows fuel to enter the tank but not slosh back up the filler neck.

I'd just replace that assembly, you can probably get a used one for nothing. The 3 bolts around it hold it to the body, on the other end it's hose clamped to the filler hose to the tank.

Dale

My car's flapless. :(

Really?

Can you confirm guys that you really got a flap? kyleaudio has one but he's in California. I got a JDM.

I never removed the fuel pump, I wonder if I can access the fuel tank if I remove it?

Thanks all your help is really appreciated.

good point, just for the record, my car is and always has been a california car (wont be much longer tho) and i have one. i have a feeling that the OP's is just gone tho.

if you take out the fuel pump you will have a pretty good bit of room to look around on that side of the tank, maybe get one of those flexible magnets on a stick and run it around the bottom of the tank and down the filler.

i have a 94 touring that does have a flap. Im pretty sure all 94s had cali emissions and such though.
My car def has a flap because i need a funnel to premix or the flaps in the way.

Yes its SUPPOSED to have the flap there for safety, but forcefulness while pumping gas can cause it to break.

Thanks guys, I don't know if it really can fall in the fuel tank... I hope I can get it by removing the fuel pump.

I have a JDM, mine does not have one, I don't know if it did, but I know right now it does not...

J.

93 touring, California - I have a flap

Thanks all, now I'm asking only JDM's, do you have a flap?

My 93 JDM does not have a flap, what is the worry? I doubt any fuel will make it up that far and if it did the cap is in the way. Either way I know for sure my 7 has no cap it looks just like yours

Mike

LOL now I'm happy. Any other one to confirm there's no flap on a JDM?

Filled up with 98 today ($1.37/L :( ), saw that my '01 Series 8 doesn't have the fuel flap.

Many many thanks!