Camry recalls and tsb, comments

[Doctor J]

Have anybody experienced these issues ?
For more info read my thread

[aquase]

i have this one.
Fuel tank/fuel system (1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991): NHTSA received various owner complaints of leaking fuel and/or fuel vapors, possibly the result of improper assembly and/or faulty components. Most reports indicated the leaks occurred from around the connection between the fuel tank and fuel-filler neck. A few reports mentioned premature or unexpected tank rusting. Toyota issued a service bulletin covering "engine sag and poor performance due to fuel foaming," but it's unclear whether this related to the reported problems

with a full tank...i should look into it

[scribby]

Originally Posted by aquase

i have this one.
Fuel tank/fuel system (1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991): NHTSA received various owner complaints of leaking fuel and/or fuel vapors, possibly the result of improper assembly and/or faulty components. Most reports indicated the leaks occurred from around the connection between the fuel tank and fuel-filler neck. A few reports mentioned premature or unexpected tank rusting. Toyota issued a service bulletin covering "engine sag and poor performance due to fuel foaming," but it's unclear whether this related to the reported problems

with a full tank...i should look into it

I had something similar to this, was between where the rubber hose and the metal hose for the tank joined, the connection was a bit lose so when it was a full tank it would slowly drip fuel and all the time it would lose pressure. I fixed it by putting a new hose clamp on the connection.

[aquase]

ill see if thats how mine is...hopefully it is. nice and quick fix

[mk2-1jz]

yeah, lately i've been getting a faint fuel smell inside while im driving. its odd though, it tends to smell more when there is about 1/4 of a tank left and then right after i fill up... but it comes and goes. Problem is i cant tell where its comming from becasue it doesnt drip..!!! If anyone has any ideas, let me know. Ill check the rubber hose that connects the filler to the tank again, but it looked ok when i checked it the other day.

[scribby]

Originally Posted by 88camrycrazy

yeah, lately i've been getting a faint fuel smell inside while im driving. its odd though, it tends to smell more when there is about 1/4 of a tank left and then right after i fill up... but it comes and goes. Problem is i cant tell where its comming from becasue it doesnt drip..!!! If anyone has any ideas, let me know. Ill check the rubber hose that connects the filler to the tank again, but it looked ok when i checked it the other day.

Check it right after you have been driving as it will build up pressure normally and make a hissing sound as the gasses escape.

[Doctor J]

Here what I found on my car:
The 1/2 inch "air escape hose" next to the fuel filler hose (braided cover) had developd cracks on the edges. The first owner tried to fix that and cracked the tank to hose fitting joint!
The hose was replaced with one pulled from 97 Ford escort on the junkyard.It was cut to the size and installed with two worm clamps.
The crack in the joint was sealed with two component epoxy metal repair.
I have also changed the car's jack (station wagon) to newer design $8 from the junkyard

[aquase]

should these cars have pressure when the filler cap is opened up?? cuz mine hisses horribly..

[scribby]

Originally Posted by aquase

should these cars have pressure when the filler cap is opened up?? cuz mine hisses horribly..

Mine is like that now since I fixed the leak.

[Doctor J]

Yes, the pressure in the tank is much higher then use to be on my 79 Supra, the brand new Honda Fit or my neighbors' 81 Oldsmobile. I believe, this has something to do with the carbon canister, however the latter passed the test as outlined in the manual.

[aquase]

ok thats coo.....

[mk2-1jz]

its odd i know, but i also noticed today when i took a sharp corner and the car leaned a bit the smell became evident, that means its seeping out someplace, and i imagine its at the top of the tank if the car leaning made it leak. I cant figure out where its comming from... the tank is in good shape, and there are no spots in my driveway... and i also noticed that there is never any pressure in the tank. its going to end up jacked 5 feet in the air becasue the smell is getting old now. or do you think its possible that i only smell it when pressure starts to build in the tank? and it slowly escapes somewhere. i hear no hissing anywhere becasue there is never any pressure in the tank

[Doctor J]

The procedure calls for disconnecting the tank vent tube from charcoal canister and applying low pressure air (no more then 3 psi) to its end then crimping it shut and listening for hissing sound.

[ChevelleSSLS6]

do I just take the 'bucket' to the dealer to have them check it out? My exhaust is rotted basically beyond recognition, speedo is dead, and the doors won't unlock from the outside. I'll probably get laughed at until I leave.