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10-19-2005, 09:58 PM
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1988 Camry le 6cyl Fuel Tank woes
 Experienced a gas leak. Mechanic advised fuel tank leaking from top.Had tank replaced. After leaving car in driveway, noticed strong smell of gasoline persisted. The car, which for many, many years, started on first turn of key, required several turns to start (when cold) Returned to mechanic who removed new gas tank. He informed me the gas lines are corroded and leaking. He claims in order to fix the problem, I will have to purchase a complete new fuel supply system including the pump. I live in a remote area with no other mechanics around with Toyota expertise. Can't move the car because the gas tank is off. Can anyone advise me if the info I have been given is true or if I am beining taken for a ride. 
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10-20-2005, 12:22 AM
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Re: 1988 Camry le 6cyl Fuel Tank woes
Welcome to the AF!
Make him show you the corroded areas. Although it will depend on many factors, normally if the lines are corroded, you replace only the fuel lines. If the pump is working, it's working. If the pump connections are corroded (at the tank), then you will need a new pump. Nothing is permanently joined so that you have to replace more than what is damaged by corrosion. Start by replacing the corroded line(s) and see if you have a running engine. If you do and no more gas leaks, keep an eye on it and drive it.
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10-20-2005, 09:23 AM
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Re: Re: 1988 Camry le 6cyl Fuel Tank woes
[quote=Brian R.]Welcome to the AF!
If the pump connections are corroded (at the tank), then you will need a new pump. Nothing is permanently joined so that you have to replace more than what is damaged by corrosion. Thank you for your prompt and helpful attention. I went to the garage and saw the corrosion. It is in two fuel lines. The mechanic put the tank under pressure with compressed air. The perforation occurs in one line, about 12" from where it enters?/exits? the tank. The other perforation is very close to where the line enters?/exits? the tank. I passed the information you gave me to the mechanic and he now agrees he will not have to replace the fuel pump. He says however the fuel line cannot be repaired because of the location of the corrosion. The unit he plans to use costs $240. (CAN) With the pump he was quoting $750. (CAN) plus 5 hours labour. Your advice has saved me $500+ Thank you again. Larry
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10-20-2005, 01:39 PM
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Re: 1988 Camry le 6cyl Fuel Tank woes
You're welcome
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