3rd & 4th Generation (1992–1996 & 1997–2001)Toyota Camry Discussion for years: 1992-1996 & 1997-2001
Topics of discussion range from fuel economy, safety, modifications, performance all involving America's favorite family car, the Toyota Camry.
damn you rust hole in fuel tank! anyone have a patch suggestion?
two weeks ago i finally replaced the filler neck on the 96 camry. after much cursing and a couple of sheared bolts later the old part was off and the new one installed. yesterday i filled the tank full. as i was removing the pump handle at the station there was a strong odor of fuel followed by a small gas stream coming out from under the car. last night discovered where the vent tube connects to the fuel tank, there is a 1/4" rust hole in the weld.
question to all of you - in my rummage through the garage to figure out a patch, i decided to use some JB weld (as opposed to high temp RTV or other epoxies/sealers) - will gasolene disolve JB Weld? is there something else to consider or should i be shopping for a new tank?
being that i have a backup vehicle if really needed, i am also considering dropping the tank, draining the fuel, airing out the tank and possibly welding it. anyone have experience welding a fuel tank?
i drove the camry today but cant tell if its leaking or not. everything is either wet from the roads, metling snow or condensation.
if its a whole caused by rust the only good solution is replacement. if it is leaking even slightly(sweating) that mean rust is exposed to the gas and not only will the gas speed up break down of the metal but it will put minerals in the fuel you dont want. Id find a replacement asap.
two weeks ago i finally replaced the filler neck on the 96 camry. after much cursing and a couple of sheared bolts later the old part was off and the new one installed. yesterday i filled the tank full. as i was removing the pump handle at the station there was a strong odor of fuel followed by a small gas stream coming out from under the car. last night discovered where the vent tube connects to the fuel tank, there is a 1/4" rust hole in the weld.
question to all of you - in my rummage through the garage to figure out a patch, i decided to use some JB weld (as opposed to high temp RTV or other epoxies/sealers) - will gasolene disolve JB Weld? is there something else to consider or should i be shopping for a new tank?
being that i have a backup vehicle if really needed, i am also considering dropping the tank, draining the fuel, airing out the tank and possibly welding it. anyone have experience welding a fuel tank?
i drove the camry today but cant tell if its leaking or not. everything is either wet from the roads, metling snow or condensation.
thank you all for the suggestions and tips. i think i will get a replacement tank. i dont feel safe carting around my kids in a potentially un-safe vehicle. i will probably scour the local salvage yards for a uesd replacement before ordering new. feels like im rebuilding the camry one piece at a time.
does/did anyone else have their tank rust though? havent heard of this from anyone with a camry.
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