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#26 of 75 Missing part that doesn't exist by rosie2 Sep 23, 2004 (12:14 pm)
Bear with me, I have no idea of technical terms, but here goes! My 2003 Avalon had a stainless steel flap at the top of the neck to the gas tank that is no longer there. The first time I noticed it missing I was filling the tank, and gurgling noises came from the tank. Had to fill once more before taking car to dealer and it make no more noises.   The dealer says that their research shows my car never would have had this flap (I forgot what they called it). Of course, I am not a happy camper to be told that, after buying the car new, with 3 miles on it, and driving it for 35,514 miles, that I am mistaken!   Yes, there was a flap, it is now gone, and I would like to know; where is it?, is it a problem if it has fallen into the neck of the tank(where else would it be?), if my 2003 Avalon would never have had this flap, then why do I have a gas tank/neck that was not made for this model/year, could the flap or the spring or the fasteners break down over the years/miles and cause me future problems?   Please give me ANY feedback. I have been known to keep a new car for 12-15 years and until I have 250,000 miles, so it is really important that this not even remotely be a potential future problem.   Thanks! (Also, the paint came off of the radio buttons, but the dealer is replacing the stereo--why do you think this would happen?)
#27 of 75 Dealer's solution to "Missing part that doesn't exist" by rosie2 Oct 05, 2004 (8:46 am)
Although Toyota and the dealer insist that my 2003 Avalon would not/could not have a fuel filler neck flap on it, My dealer has agreed to remove the neck, the tank, fuel filter, or whatever else is there in order to get to the screens that would block the parts from the flap from going through the fuel line, etc.   What type of problems could this cause in the future, perhaps with ill-fitted gaskets or anything else. Is it better to leave the misc. parts in there or to dissemble all of this and risk future problems that could be caused by the dismantling of the fuel system?   Thanks! Replies to this message: txgeezer (Oct 06, 2004 8:16 pm) mcclearyfl (Oct 07, 2004 8:24 am) alan_s (Oct 07, 2004 6:41 pm)
#28 of 75 Dealer's solution to "Missing part that doesn't exist" by txgeezer Oct 06, 2004 (8:16 pm)
Replying to: rosie2 (Oct 05, 2004 8:46 am) First you wouldn't stop fretting about the flap falling off into the tank and maybe, eventually, causing future problems. Now, to make you happy, the dealer has agreed to do a major disassembly to do whatever it takes to get to where the flap (which according to your own report, he doesn't believe exists) might have fallen -- and you're fretting about possible future problems caused by them trying to solve your problem.   My analysis: You will never not have something to worry about. Set the car on fire and buy a pair of roller skates. Replies to this message: mcclearyfl (Oct 07, 2004 8:24 am)
#29 of 75 Dealer's solution to "Missing part that doesn't exist" by mcclearyfl Oct 07, 2004 (8:24 am)
Replying to: txgeezer (Oct 06, 2004 8:16 pm) I'm astounded the dealer is going to all this trouble to satisfy you. All he has to do is show you another 2003 Avalon. You will find that it, like mine, does NOT have a neck flap. While not totally embracing the sarcasm of Txgeezer, I certainly have similar feelings about your concern.
#30 of 75 Unflappable by alan_s Oct 07, 2004 (6:41 pm)
Replying to: rosie2 (Oct 05, 2004 8:46 am) We have a 2002 Avalon and a 2002 Sienna. I checked both and neither have a flap in the gas filler-neck, although I would have sworn that they both had one. Did you have an earlier model Toyota that could have had the flap? I seem to remember my '98 Camry having a flap, or perhaps I too, am flip-flopping over flaps or just too full of gas.
#32 of 75 gas tank flap by deepan Oct 08, 2004 (2:41 am)
if youre referring to the flap at the filler neck (it retracts when you insert the gas line) yes its there. Its there on all the cars ive seen. if its break it probably just goes to the bootm of the tank and shouldnt cause issues at all. Replies to this message: rosie2 (Oct 16, 2004 1:50 pm)
#33 of 75 Re: gas tank flap [deepan] by rosie2 Oct 16, 2004 (1:50 pm)
Replying to: deepan (Oct 08, 2004 2:41 am) deepan, thanks for your kind reply. I'm sure my Toyota had the flap, and after your reply, I can believe mine was not the only Avalon to have the flap.
#34 of 75 2000 XLS with repair light on by yanker Oct 21, 2004 (7:47 am)
Our Avalon has a light on which the dealer says is a sensor in the gas tank and they want $166 to repair My 96 had a similar situation and b twice Toyota paid for it under an 80000 warranty. is there such a warranty on 2000 Avalon covering sensors. My neighbor has a Ford same year same problem Ford fixed it no charge
#35 of 75 Premium Fuel by liaison Feb 26, 2005 (9:27 am)
Can any of the Avalon owners tell me if it is absolutely necessary to run premium gas in the Avalon? Replies to this message: fin (Feb 26, 2005 12:22 pm) kg4dkf (Jun 22, 2006 10:59 am) fin (Jun 23, 2006 5:59 am) davef2 (Apr 09, 2005 10:40 pm) tajah (Apr 11, 2005 12:33 pm)

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