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Originally Posted by HPsauce
If that little valve is operated by the fuel cap (as well as a filler nozzle?) it surely (if like your A6) can only open up the vent. It appears to have a small shield to prevent it being pushed in too far or damaged.
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Just had a look and it is a small lever that is pushed down into the tube when the filler cap is fully screwed in. So presumably is designed to open to allow air in to the very top of the tank as fuel is consumed.
Or if it's the other way round, why? Is there an easy way to test with the units MJ has off the car?
It has a shield around it that is probably designed to actually prevent a filler nozzle touching/moving/damaging it.
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