The small blocker inside my petrol input has fallen down the whole into (i assume) the tank. Can I get it out?

2002 CITROEN XSARA
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NEIL1234
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The green blocker inside the whole where the nozzle from the petrol pump goes has come loose and fallen down the whole.
Jul 12, 2012 at 5:40 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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not without removing the entire neck or possibly the tank. it will or may cause a restriction or slow fuel adding.

get it checked by someone to see if they can retrieve it.

Roy
Jul 12, 2012 at 5:42 PM
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NEIL1234
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Thanks, will it be ok to drive for a couple of days until I can get someone to look at it?
Jul 12, 2012 at 5:51 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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yep, wont mess up the pick up, just may cause slow filling

Roy
Jul 12, 2012 at 5:54 PM
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NEIL1234
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Thanks Mate
Jul 12, 2012 at 5:58 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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no worries
Jul 12, 2012 at 6:01 PM