I just noticed that the 2013 gls i just bought doesn't seem to have a little spring loaded valve covering the fuel "hole". Also noticed one of the bolts on the filler neck is missing, so I'm guessing previous owner had and issue, and yanked the valve door thingy out (or its sitting at the bottom of the gas tank.
I'm guessing so long as the gas cap is good, and I take car not to fill the tank in the rain, this shouldn't be a problem, but wondering if this is repairable without buying a whole new filler neck assembly. What would you even call that part.
I'm going to do something and make an assumption.....been doing a little better with them as of the last couple days.....at least I think I'm doing better.....Here's my guess.....Previous owner had a problem with slow fueling due to canister or vent valve problem and took it apart. See if the vent valve and or canister or even there.
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