3rd & 4th Generation (1992–1996 & 1997–2001)Toyota Camry Discussion for years: 1992-1996 & 1997-2001
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Last few days I have been getting whiffs of gasoline...not really big ones, just faintly. No drips or leaks, as I have checked for that in both the front and the rear of the car. I was thinking maybe a bad gas cap, or a leak from the fill or vent tubes, but I checked that, and came up empty. No sign of any leaks. The smell is mainly coming from the center/rear areas. Most of the time I smell it with the motor off, but I have smelled it running. I shut down, get out of the car, and that's when it hits me. No CEL's present OR pending. I haven't been driving it much since this all started, don't feel like going out in a blaze of glory Help! (A least a WAG, anyways...) Ironically, my old Volvo 960 did the same thing, except it was coming through the AC vents when I would start the car. Turned out I had to install a new fuel rail, was leaking from the front end of it...right into the rad fan...potential time bomb.
No, here in TX we don't get rust much, besides, the car was rustproofed when new. No signs of corrosion that I could detect. Wonder if something is going on with the vapor canister above the tank? Surely if there was it would trigger a CEL...
I did check the filter Chris. First thing I did, in fact. Dry as a bone, both pressurized and sitting all night, hot or cold. This sucks! I replaced it less than 10K ago.
you probably have to replace the gasket on fuel pump access cover. happened to me too, i would fill up and smell gas, but couldnt see any. turns out just a bit was sloshing out the top access cover. was just enough to be absorbed by the gunk on top of the tank so it wouldnt drip lol.
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you probably have to replace the gasket on fuel pump access cover.
Dumb question: is this the one you can access by removing the back seat?
I have a darn gas smell and all vaccum lines looks good. Before I try a pro smoke machine, wanted to try everything I possibly can.
Oh I called the dealer to just get their opinion. Their first response is we prob will have to replace the canistor and fuel lines (because the car is 12 yrs old), they will confirm after seeing the car. From my experience, they are planning to have a party on behalf of my gas smell
Rusty is right. I got home tonight, and got brave enough to pull the access cover, but before I did that, I pulled out the rubber seal for the tank wiring, vapor just rolled out. When I pulled the cover, I found the service cover soaked in fuel. It's seeping all over the top of the tank. My question is, do I have to pull the pump, or disconnect the fuel line to replace the seal?
You need to disconnect both fuel lines, but the fuel pump can stay attached to the cover. Just make sure you have a bunch of rags to soak up all the gas since the feed line is pressurized.
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Help! (A least a WAG, anyways...) Ironically, my old Volvo 960 did the same thing, except it was coming through the AC vents when I would start the car. Turned out I had to install a new fuel rail, was leaking from the front end of it...right into the rad fan...potential time bomb.
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