Fuel System Parts Problem

[km4joj]

Hi,

Not sure if this is the right sub-forum to post; although this particular issue is causing me a big problem of not having any transportation.

I have to replace the fuel-tank on my 98 Bravada. Unlike most people who had the fuel-pump fail, my tank rusted out before that happened; actually failed state inspection. As I have a seriously bad back; I was having some assistance dealing with removing and replacing the tank; except this person got a little impatient and tried to drop the tank before disconnecting anything.

So, that has not only made the cost of my repair practically double (which I still get to pay for, imagine that); but they also broke some mystery part that no one at any auto-parts place knows; and I've not found it on any online parts retailer. The piece that broke off connects to the fuel-pump; I don't know where the other two ends of the things ultimately wind up. I don't have the shop manual, and my Chiltons is useless for this.

I've attached some pictures of this mystery part; if you require higher-resolution, please let me know; I did not want to post links on my first post. If anyone can tell me what this part is, even better if you have a GM part number; that'd be great. I'm almost getting the feeling I'll have to get it from the dealer; which could cost who knows how much. But I'd like to find an alternative.

The person that broke it said "Oh, I can JB Weld it;" but I think they've done enough "helping" already. It doesn't seem to be under high pressure given the fact it's plastic (or nylon) and had spring clips connected to the other ends.

Thanks.

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[maxwedge]

Not enough info, was this on top of the tank or part of the fuel pump module in the tank?

[km4joj]

It's actually mounted to the chassis of the vehicle.

We got the part identified at the dealer; I don't have the exact name, but evap tee is what they said it was. They gave me the name; but no part number.

Also wanted $172 for it. I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to find this; so I don't know what I'm going to do. If I can't replace it; I might just have to return my parts and junk the vehicle.

[Mastercarpentry]

You should be able to find a used part though that may involve you dropping another tank. JB Weld should work here though- the evap system has little pressure or vacuum involved and deals with venting the tank, not liquid fuel. Get a better friend to help put your tank back too.

Phil

[km4joj]

Originally Posted by Mastercarpentry

You should be able to find a used part though that may involve you dropping another tank. JB Weld should work here though- the evap system has little pressure or vacuum involved and deals with venting the tank, not liquid fuel. Get a better friend to help put your tank back too.

Phil

I think I found it. GM 15706652 TEE.

IF I can't get one, JB-weld it is.

[Mastercarpentry]

Sounds good- just don't blow $170 on the part when you don;t need to. And 73!
Phil (another Ham from 4-land)

[km4joj]

Originally Posted by Mastercarpentry

Sounds good- just don't blow $170 on the part when you don;t need to. And 73!
Phil (another Ham from 4-land)

Well...the guy at the parts counter told us "It'd be $22 if I could get just the tee itself; but I can't, it comes with with the main evap line attached to it." So, while technically it was $172 for the tee with the long evap line; I only need the tee.

Haha. I wasn't sure if my username would make sense to anyone. 73 and thanks for the help!

-Jay