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Gas tank fell off, whoops

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by goldentaco03, Apr 13, 2020.

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  1. May 25, 2020 at 7:35 PM
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    Looks like a minimum of $120 lol

    It’s either an evap leak from one of the hoses or it’s a leak in the tank itself, likely along the seam. I’d also like to note that the CEL came on when I was at 1/4 tank and there’s a very faint smell of gas when it sits for a while.

    anyone have any creative ideas on how to tell whether it’s a fuel leak or an evap leak? Both are pretty easy fixes, I have JB weld and new hoses on hand. But I’d really like to avoid replacing the whole tank.
     
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  2. May 25, 2020 at 10:13 PM
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    I also got a code for a small evap leak a month or two ago. Since then I've replaced the gas cap and vacuum lines in the engine bay, and the code has not returned. However I think it's likely that I also have a leak around the gas tank gasket and/or filler neck. I've done some Youtube research on DIY smoke machines, here are a few videos that might help.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BP2ffBSD2A0

    This one uses a bike bumper and a soldering iron:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhNQiIRsCCk
     
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  3. May 26, 2020 at 6:30 AM
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    I saw second video before but i was a bit leery to pump a hot gas into my gas tank...I suppose that method is better than the burning towels in the jar since there’s no flame or opportunity for sparks.
     
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  4. Jul 28, 2020 at 5:16 PM
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    Can you guys confirm that the extra cab 6 lug trucks only use one strap in the back and the skid plate is technically what holds it in the front ?
     
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  5. Jul 28, 2020 at 5:23 PM
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    This is correct. 2 bolts up front to the frame and 1 strap in the back.
     
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  6. Jul 28, 2020 at 5:24 PM
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    thanks. I filled my tank up for the First time in the 4wd and it’s leaking in the front

    935ACFF7-D428-4CE2-AF8A-E2DD2E63BCB4.jpg
     
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  7. Jul 28, 2020 at 5:25 PM
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    Gonna replace back strap, tank, and fuel pump anything else I need to order?
     
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  8. Jul 28, 2020 at 5:29 PM
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    Are all the tanks universal for 4wd ext cabs? I know my 04 has the evap back there and I’m really worried about getting the wrong tank shipped
     
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  9. Jul 28, 2020 at 5:43 PM
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  10. Jul 28, 2020 at 5:44 PM
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  11. Jul 28, 2020 at 5:46 PM
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    Yes 2wd 15 and 4wd is 18. Not that you ever can get that much gas in them.
     
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  12. Jul 28, 2020 at 6:18 PM
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  13. Jul 28, 2020 at 6:20 PM
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    oh i can get almost 18, very high 17s, but that is also filling it up the neck so idk
    i stand at the pump sometimes and click click click click to get to the round $$$
    some has spilt out onto the paint at times so i gotta wipe that up with a handy window towel dipped in washer fluid
    its the name of my taco game
     
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    I’ve been slowly fixing the truck for the past while. Got it legal, and Driving and working sound. I’d always just put 10 bucks so fuel wouldn’t sit

    filled it today and then this happened

    I’m going to JB weld steel stick it until I can order a tank soon.

    Im unsure of what exact tank to get because I have an 04 with the evap in the back
     
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    I got a CEL for evap too finally about two and a half months ago. Still chasing after it, I’m replacing the fuel pump soon so I’m gonna try to find it when I do that. Or find someone that has a smoke machine.
     
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    167 dollar shipping, vs free shipping. Score. only 2 left in stock, You couldn't live in Hawaii without Amazon prime.
     
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    @Tour991 shipping as you know in our many conversations is fucking deadly to hawaii, But I cross referenced the part number with the dorman website. It will fit.
     
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    I'm glad you got a good deal.
     
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