Dakar95Matt Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 05 LGT, so here's the story I'm being told by my wife, it is her car. Scratch that you don't even get the story just the problem, she dropped a small piece of metal about an inch long into the gas tank while trying to fish a small piece of paper towel out. I tried getting it out with an extendable magnet but I have had zero success. First, how big of a deal is this? I think there is some kind of filter before gas enters the tank, my biggest worry is what happens if this thing starts to rust? All opinions are welcome. Thanks, Matt:icon_sad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deimos Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 I hate to say it but call your dealer? Maybe someone here will have a better idea... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillboy Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 I say don't worry about it. It isn't going anywhere. And being submerged in gasoline, I doubt it is going to rust to any great extent unless you buy really crappy gas with lots of water in it. It is still ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc0032 Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 Pics of wife before answering please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesuby Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 I wouldn't worry about it. The metal probably has no better chance of rusting than the metal in the gas tank itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc0032 Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 I would worry about it A LOT!!! But no answer till pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakar95Matt Posted December 7, 2007 Author Share Posted December 7, 2007 I would worry about it A LOT!!! But no answer till pics Haha, you got some issues brother, but I appreciate the effort:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc0032 Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Haha, you got some issues brother, but I appreciate the effort:rolleyes: I'm not disagreeing. You should set up a meet with Dennis out in Pitt, good guy Pull the fuel pump see if you can find the metal if no pull the gas tank. Have less than 1/3 a tank of gas when you pull the pump. I would not drive around with it in there. Now pics of wife please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crawdaddy79 Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Drop a lit match into your gas tank and the piece of metal should just shoot out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondas123 Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Put a LARGE magnet on the bottom of your gas tank. That will keep the piece of metal secure. - The Mortgage Man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toshiba2.5 Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Drop a lit match into your gas tank and the piece of metal should just shoot out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommypenguin Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Now pics of wife please. ^^^ To the OP, ignore his picture comments he ran out of magazines to look at and is desperate for new material. I hear that 2girls1cup site is still around RC, the fetish should be right up your alley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc0032 Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 ^^^ To the OP, ignore his picture comments he ran out of magazines to look at and is in desperate for new material. I hear that 2girls1cup site is still around RC, the fetish should be right up your alley. Actually im jealous I cant pull down the women your PS2 mounted in your car would Hows that HH2 that getting you laid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommypenguin Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Actually im jealous I cant pull down the women your PS2 mounted in your car would Hows that HHR that getting you laid Haha, ya I took the ps2 out of my lgt and put it in the HHR, I got girls lined up for rides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one69chev Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 how does someone happen to drop metal in their gas tank?? she wasn't trying to sabotage the leggy to get another ride was she??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvethesnow Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 how does someone happen to drop metal in their gas tank?? she wasn't trying to sabotage the leggy to get another ride was she??? surprised my wife hasnt sabatoged my lgt. she hates my car for some reason. could be i just showed up with it. must have been a nice shot to get something small enought to fall right in it History does not entrust the care of freedom to the weak or timid People sleep peacefully at night cause rough men stand ready to do violence on there behalf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakar95Matt Posted December 7, 2007 Author Share Posted December 7, 2007 how does someone happen to drop metal in their gas tank?? she wasn't trying to sabotage the leggy to get another ride was she??? Haha, no she was worried about a little bit of paper towel that got snagged in there from her wiping out snow and then the tank swallowed up some little metal hook thing she had in her purse that she was using to fish out the towel. BTW, she loves the Leggy, she said she's never been happier with a car.:spin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one69chev Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Haha, no she was worried about a little bit of paper towel that got snagged in there from her wiping out snow and then the tank swallowed up some little metal hook thing she had in her purse that she was using to fish out the towel. BTW, she loves the Leggy, she said she's never been happier with a car.:spin: glad to hear of her love for the leggy. some deviant spouse have been known to harbor long and bitter grudges against our beloved leggy's due to the unavoidable mod addiction:lol: but as to your original question, it's probably not something to worry about, but you could always take the pump out and try to remove it if it keeps worrying you. now about those pics...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilT Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 What happened to the tampon, if that's still in there you have a problem. Pull the pump, you'll find it easily. Double Award Winning Legacy GT Wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSFW Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Drop a lit match into your gas tank and the piece of metal should just shoot out. A+++ advisor. Would ignite again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagcars26 Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 My answer would be divorce,but that's just me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtmenace Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 this thread derivers.... & Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverstar Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 The owners manual explains the proper way to remove metal hooks from the gas tank: 1. Tie a magnet to a string. 2. Put the magnet down the fill tube and tape the string to the side of the car. Tighten gas cap. 3. Wait till it snows. 4. Go to an empty parking lot and do lots of donuts, both clockwise and counter clockwise. 5. Stop car and pull string out of fill tube. The metal hook will be attached to the magnet! 6. Trade cars with your wife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhBe1 Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 I'd be more concerned about the paper towel clogging the pickup. But not that concerned. 06LOB2.5i MT, JDMRSB, GYTTs, HPS, LGT Mufflers & Leather Wheel, SubiMomo Knob, Inalfa Moonroof, Clutch Switch Bypass, DeDRLd, DeChimed, & Straight Headrest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillboy Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Put cow magnets on your fuel line. Not only will it keep the metal from fouling an injector, your fuel milage will sky rocket. It is still ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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