1992 4runner: Gas smell and delay in starting

[aleskandaria]

Is that something that can be done easily or is it a few days work?

[aleskandaria]

Were there every any recalls for this problem? Does anybody know?

[4Wheel]

The bigest thing is you are dealing with a high pressure fuel system.
The second you break that seal at the banjo fitting there will be gas everywhere!
The mechanic will have bled off the presure copaceticly then tend to the damper with minimal fuel leaking.
I don't know about recalls or "service campaigns" regarding the fuel damper.
You can call the service department at a Toyota dealer to find out what the flat rate for time on that job is.
Good luck
Not to be an alarmist but if it is leaking depending on how much it could be a fire hazard just something to keep in mind.

[aleskandaria]

It's at the dealer. Dropped it off last night. Hoefully won't cost me an arm and a leg right before the holidays! Thanks!

[4Wheel]

It's always best to be safe think how nice it will be to not have to smell that everytime you pop the hood.

Enjoy your holidays!

[jbrocks4z]

Originally Posted by Brian C

So where is what I found out, from the mechanic. Inbetween the firewall and the engine is a damper for the fuel line. It had a crack in it and was leaking, causing the starting issues and of course the gas smell. He knew what the problem was before I got there. Said its common on 4runners and this part seems to be specific to Toyota's. There you have it. Thanks to those who provided some ideas and insight.

I have a 1990 4runner with a strong gas smell also, just wondering if it also has a damper, like the one you mentioned.

[fourwd1]

If it's the V6, yes. Not sure off-hand if the 4 cyl does or not.

[jbrocks4z]

Originally Posted by fourwd1

If it's the V6, yes. Not sure off-hand if the 4 cyl does or not.

Thanks for the reply, and yes, it was indeed the problem. Unfortunately I have to remove the whole top of the engine just for a 30 sec install, oh well!

[Brian R.]

BTW, this information is in the FAQ thread. Please search there before posting questions.

[Number1TRDfan]

If the damper is leaking at the end, could a screw in the whole fix the problem?

[Brian R.]

Originally Posted by Number1TRDfan

If the damper is leaking at the end, could a screw in the whole fix the problem?

No, a screw won't fix this problem. The only fix is to replace the damper.