Gas Leaking Options

[kash1355]

Huge problem .. there is gas leaking from a pipe near the rear driverside wheel. (I apologize for not being descriptive enough). The pipe is quite rusted as I touch it and pieces of rust broke away.

I was just wondering if anyone has had this problem / knows how I can fix it?
Also is it safe to drive (I'm assuming not since there's gas leaking)

[6strngs]

I wouldn't drive it if it's leaking gas. If you could take a picture I'm sure it would be more clear. You'll probably need to replace the fuel line.

[kash1355]

I'm goin out to take a picture rite now, I couldnt find my camera.

[kash1355]

Its the pipe that's all wet.

[Bitter]

1. time to get off the snow tires
2. empty the fuel tank before anything bad happens
3. trace that metal line back to clean metal and splice in new line, bend it into place, put a bubble flare on the end of it, and reattach the rubber line.


i'm not sure, but that looks like the fuel return line.

[kash1355]

3. trace that metal line back to clean metal and splice in new line, bend it into place, put a bubble flare on the end of it, and reattach the rubber line.

I'm really a newbie when it comes to fixing my car myself. Would you be able to dumb that down a bit for me, you think it would be a hard job -- or should I just take it to a mechanic?

[jc47]

There was recently another post with the exact same problem on this forum. There was a lot of discussion, pictures, etc. so I would try searching for it. Also, replacing fuel lines can be a real pain, especially if you have never done it before. If you don't have a lot of time to spend working on it, or if you can't get by without the car for a couple of days, I would just take it in.

[Remy]

If you don't do much work on your car I recommend asking a friend who knows what he's doing or take it in to a shop, playing with fuel lines is not fun a little spark and KABOOM !!! Their goes your car.....

[kash1355]

Thanks for the advice guys! I called a shop and they said the part is going to cost over $200 so I'm gonna see if there's anyone on the forum that gets discounts at toyota.

[6gsillyca]

related thread:
http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=46757&hl=

what I ended up doing was using a tube cutter and a wire cutter i cut the rusted part out (the leaking part and as much of the rest) and threw some iirc 5/16 rubber fuel injector 50psi hose on. 2 work clamps and that was it. you should be ok to drive, only your mpg will go down the ****ter and your car will reek of gas. That it how I figured out i had a leak myself...