Need gas tank or part from top with 3 lines

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jimpomm
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Need gas tank or part from top with 3 lines

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Well tried epoxy and still leaks, think its coming from the part at the top that has the 3 lines that drop into tank, toyota has them for about $60 I think last time I checked, but not sure if I could get old one off, its been on for a few decades now, anyone near central ny 14850, with a good tank? Can drive to pick up
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Re: Need gas tank or part from top with 3 lines

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If I could get a genuine OEM one from Toyota for just $60, I'd do it ASAP.

From what I've seen, these have been long discontinued, and are now only available from the aftermarket manufacturer Spectra, the same as the gas tanks and straps. They are about $50-60 new, which is pretty good actually considering there isn't much other choice.

The one from Toyota may just be a Spectra unit, but $60 from a dealer or OEM Toyota parts source is still pretty good.
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Re: Need gas tank or part from top with 3 lines

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Well got new gas tank, 3 line gas bracket and fuel sending unit, put it in and everything is fine, money sure helps to fix things.
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Re: Need gas tank or part from top with 3 lines

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Where did you get the gas tank. Mine is getting rust and I can smell gas sometimes.

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Re: Need gas tank or part from top with 3 lines

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From AutoZone it was made by Spectra that also has it listed on line. The most common prob tho is the 3 line fuel pump bracket that is at the top of the tank, I actually think my tank was fine , but after trying to fix the gas smell twice , bit the bullet and bought all new parts
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Re: Need gas tank or part from top with 3 lines

Post by animeracing »

Nice deal on the all new tank and hardware.

Sometimes the gas smell or even leaking tank can be from the seals around the sending unit, pickup line, and filler hose, since the factory tanks on these used sealing rings very similar to designs on newer cars with plastic tanks.

The Spectra units do away with the seal for the filler hose, eliminating a leak point but requiring a new tank rather than a seal or hose attachment.
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