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Leaking fuel

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by 89hatcher, Mar 22, 2024.

  1. Mar 22, 2024 at 12:49 PM
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    89hatcher

    89hatcher [OP] Well-Known Member

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    The other day I started my truck and it had a strong fuel smell and noted that the spot was a little wet and and smelt like fuel. Anyone else had leaking fuel from here?



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  2. Mar 22, 2024 at 1:05 PM
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    Pretty sure Toyota has a TSB about a fuel line leak. Guessing you didn’t get any paperwork?
     
  3. Mar 22, 2024 at 1:12 PM
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    Yeah I haven't gotten anything
     
  4. Mar 22, 2024 at 1:20 PM
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    I will send you what I received when I get home.
    Not sure what yrs models etc my 18 has been pretty solid so far.
     
  5. Mar 23, 2024 at 12:03 AM
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    Go to the Toyota recall site and put your VIN in. If so, I believe it’s covered for 10 years or 2026 if it’s the high pressure fuel pump leak. Even if it’s not dripping and just the smell be careful driving that for too long. I’d get it in for repair ASAP. Good luck with it.
     
  6. Mar 23, 2024 at 3:12 AM
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    Thats not the high pressure pump, those are the fuel line fittings that go to it. There's both feed and return line fittings under that cover.
     
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