 leaky gas tank, fumes are strong |
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 Apr 10, 2004 - 11:57 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Jun 21, '03 From FRANKFORT,KENTUCKY Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
I have been smelling gas really strong for the last week. Tonight I crawled under the car and found a small hole on the bottom of the tank and when I put my ear next to it I can hear air hissing either in or coming out of the tank. Will JB Weld solve my problem or am I gonna have to go at this in a different and more expensive way. Please,any help at all would be greatly appreciated.
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Apr 11, 2004 - 12:19 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 4, '02 From Hecho en la Republica Dominicana/Living in NJ Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
got to parts store asap and find the leak.. they sell the puddy stuff for gas tanks for when this stuff happens..
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Apr 11, 2004 - 9:59 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 25, '03 From cranston RI Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
yeah... my common sence says "dont weld (which creates sparks) by a gas tank"...
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Apr 11, 2004 - 11:15 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '03 From Florida Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Have your friend light a match behind the car and see if u can beat the flames =)
Seriously tho, get a new tank ASAP all someone has to do is flip a cigarette out of either your car or the car on the side of you and *POOF* |
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Apr 11, 2004 - 11:42 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 1, '02 From Minnesota, USA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
And until you get a new tank, don't drive your car. In fact, lay under the rear end and enjoy the intoxicating aroma of gasoline....mmmm....brain cells dying.....::drools:: so delicious....hey that pink bunny is back!
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Apr 11, 2004 - 12:29 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 8, '03 From San Jose, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
JB weld is epoxy. - aba |
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Apr 11, 2004 - 10:26 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 20, '02 From Chicago to Boston and back to Chicago Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I had the same problem this weekend, only the problem was a leaking gas line. I went to Toyota and they said that the part was discontinued. The guy there was pissed that Toyota would discontinue a part from a late model car. He told me that he would talk to the people in the factory in California to make a part for me. I find out tomorrow.
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Apr 12, 2004 - 7:30 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
how do you take out the gas tank?
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Sep 19, 2008 - 8:29 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 21, '07 From Toronto Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
sorry for bringing this back from the dead but I really have a serious problem with my gas tank... it has a small leak. Can somebody shed a light on me and tell me if there is a quick solution for this? I'm really tight with money right now due to a newly purchased house so I'm not looking to replace the gas tank for the next two months. It is not leaking too much but it is leaking. My 17 months old daughter also rides the car for 30 mins every friday and sunday so I don't want to put her health in jeopardy. Please help ya'll...
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Sep 20, 2008 - 8:12 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 21, '07 From Toronto Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
anybody?
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Sep 20, 2008 - 9:39 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 21, '07 From Toronto Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
nobody?
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Sep 20, 2008 - 10:41 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 21, '08 From Naples, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Gas fumes really are delicious.
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Sep 20, 2008 - 11:11 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 21, '07 From Toronto Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
yeah? you got a kid?
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Sep 21, 2008 - 2:09 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 3, '04 From Portsmouth, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 33 (100%) |
is it just a gas smell or do you actually see it leaking?
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Sep 21, 2008 - 2:12 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 21, '07 From Toronto Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
I see it leaking
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Sep 21, 2008 - 2:17 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 3, '04 From Portsmouth, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 33 (100%) |
go to autozone or wherever and get some gas tank mender. then as soon as possible replace the gas tank.
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Sep 22, 2008 - 12:07 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 21, '07 From Toronto Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
QUOTE (hurley97 @ Sep 21, 2008 - 3:17 PM)  go to autozone or wherever and get some gas tank mender. then as soon as possible replace the gas tank. Thanks Hurley... I guess that's the only quickest solution. I'm looking for a gas tank now... how much do you guys.. and gals think they go for? and where is the best place to shop for it? -------------------- -Derick
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Sep 22, 2008 - 12:22 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 18, '08 From Houston Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
I'd say to start hitting up your junkyards or LKQ's. or maybe craigslist looking for one... You can use an epoxy for now, but it's not going to be the best idea for a long term solution.
If you get a used one... Junkyards or LKQ it'll probably be like 50-70 bucks i would imagine... Maybe less... IDK for sure on this car... But it shouldn't be over a hundred. Toyota dealership would probably chage 150 or so... QUOTE (95STHATCH @ Apr 10, 2004 - 11:57 PM) JB Weld QUOTE (celicarocker @ Apr 11, 2004 - 9:59 AM) yeah... my common sence says "dont weld (which creates sparks) by a gas tank"... 
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Sep 22, 2008 - 1:44 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 21, '07 From Toronto Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
QUOTE (D-Man @ Sep 22, 2008 - 1:22 PM) I'd say to start hitting up your junkyards or LKQ's. or maybe craigslist looking for one... You can use an epoxy for now, but it's not going to be the best idea for a long term solution. If you get a used one... Junkyards or LKQ it'll probably be like 50-70 bucks i would imagine... Maybe less... IDK for sure on this car... But it shouldn't be over a hundred. Toyota dealership would probably chage 150 or so... QUOTE (95STHATCH @ Apr 10, 2004 - 11:57 PM) JB Weld QUOTE (celicarocker @ Apr 11, 2004 - 9:59 AM) yeah... my common sence says "dont weld (which creates sparks) by a gas tank"... Thanks D-Man, unfortunately, there aren't any celicas at our local junkyard. I've been there a couple of times in a span of 4 months and didn't see any Celica. Not even the older gens. I have been looking at Ebay and craiglist too but can't seem to find any as of now. I might just try the dealership this friday, I'll keep looking for now. -------------------- -Derick
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Sep 22, 2008 - 2:05 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 18, '08 From Houston Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
QUOTE (Jeunesse @ Sep 22, 2008 - 1:44 PM) QUOTE (D-Man @ Sep 22, 2008 - 1:22 PM) I'd say to start hitting up your junkyards or LKQ's. or maybe craigslist looking for one... You can use an epoxy for now, but it's not going to be the best idea for a long term solution. If you get a used one... Junkyards or LKQ it'll probably be like 50-70 bucks i would imagine... Maybe less... IDK for sure on this car... But it shouldn't be over a hundred. Toyota dealership would probably chage 150 or so... QUOTE (95STHATCH @ Apr 10, 2004 - 11:57 PM) JB Weld QUOTE (celicarocker @ Apr 11, 2004 - 9:59 AM) yeah... my common sence says "dont weld (which creates sparks) by a gas tank"... Thanks D-Man, unfortunately, there aren't any celicas at our local junkyard. I've been there a couple of times in a span of 4 months and didn't see any Celica. Not even the older gens. I have been looking at Ebay and craiglist too but can't seem to find any as of now. I might just try the dealership this friday, I'll keep looking for now. Craigslist.com? (usually a long shot, but comes thru from time to time) Search the F/S threads for someone who's parting out... Here, check THIS out... Now these guys are HORRIBLY expensive, for anything, but this parts break down should help you out when you goto remove it, Plus, it'll get you part numbers.  Hope it helps.
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