Gas tank leak - Can this part be replaced?

RS41AB · 05-11-08, 05:05 PM

My rear shock cross brace rusted out. While in the process of replacing it I had to shift the fuel lines. When doing so they suddenly went slack and I could tell something broke. Started the truck to test and sure enough I had gas pouring out from the top of the tank. I dropped the tank and the top two tubes are broken. Rusted out.

You can see the broken nipple at center, there should be two tubes out the top, probably inlet and outlet.. The other one is broken out also. So my question is, can I just replace the round gasket unit that these are part of, or do I need to replace the entire tank? There are 8 or so little hex heads on top so it looks like it comes out separate. It's rusted, so I doubt it will just unscrew, but maybe possible.

Yes, I've already checked and my tank was replaced under recall in 1992.

cruiser88 · 05-11-08, 05:28 PM

Yes they can be replaced. I know Specter carries them new and used.

2mbb · 05-11-08, 06:07 PM

Toyota part number for that part is 77240-60030. It's $30 or so new, with gasket. Screws are extra.

Droopynut · 05-11-08, 07:21 PM

The same thing happened with my tank the other day. However, I can't get the spare tire bracket off to remove the tank so I'm screwed.

cruiser88 · 05-11-08, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Droopynut

The same thing happened with my tank the other day. However, I can't get the spare tire bracket off to remove the tank so I'm screwed.

Can you not unbolt the whole cross member(the section that holds the spare tire on)

Droopynut · 05-11-08, 07:56 PM

bolts are rusted and kinda stripped.

AfricanToy · 05-11-08, 08:16 PM

chisel them off

cruiser88 · 05-11-08, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Droopynut

bolts are rusted and kinda stripped.

Those screws are pretty soft you may try vice grips but before soak them in something like PB Blaster . And buy a new sock for inside the tank......I imagine it is pretty nasty after all these years.

brian · 05-11-08, 08:33 PM

known as the fuel pick up unit.
make sure you have phillip that fits them tight. you'll strip them pretty quick if you're not careful. once you break tehm loose they come right out.

RS41AB · 05-11-08, 09:08 PM

Great, thanks guys. My factory service manual didn't show it as separate. I hope that's all it is now. One thing after another. Rust cancer is starting to get me and when I touch one thing it usually leads to another.

Here's a teaser pic of my newly fabbed rear shock crossbar. And showing my rust.

sdbrassfield · 05-11-08, 09:27 PM

I have the pickup/part w/ gasket if you need it. Just pay shipping. PM me.

05-11-08, 05:05 PM	#1
RS41AB IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bristol, Rhode Island Posts: 59	Gas tank leak - Can this part be replaced? My rear shock cross brace rusted out. While in the process of replacing it I had to shift the fuel lines. When doing so they suddenly went slack and I could tell something broke. Started the truck to test and sure enough I had gas pouring out from the top of the tank. I dropped the tank and the top two tubes are broken. Rusted out. You can see the broken nipple at center, there should be two tubes out the top, probably inlet and outlet.. The other one is broken out also. So my question is, can I just replace the round gasket unit that these are part of, or do I need to replace the entire tank? There are 8 or so little hex heads on top so it looks like it comes out separate. It's rusted, so I doubt it will just unscrew, but maybe possible. Yes, I've already checked and my tank was replaced under recall in 1992. Attached Images __________________ '87 FJ60 Freeborn Red with extras

05-11-08, 05:28 PM	#2
cruiser88 They call me crazy88 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: over here TLCA# 17319 Posts: 6,637	Yes they can be replaced. I know Specter carries them new and used. __________________ Girls you need to join this club http://www.playhardgetdirty.com/index.html "how 'bout we sing 'kyles mom is a bitch' in E minor?"by OregonCruzer http://s237.photobucket.com/albums/f...13957_15_0.jpg http://s237.photobucket.com/albums/f...113957_1_2.jpg

05-11-08, 06:07 PM	#3
2mbb IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: WC, CA TLCA# 6404 Posts: 1,789	Toyota part number for that part is 77240-60030. It's $30 or so new, with gasket. Screws are extra. __________________ mbb 1985 FJ-60

05-11-08, 07:21 PM	#4
Droopynut IH8MUD Junior Join Date: May 2006 Location: Westchester County, NY Posts: 139	The same thing happened with my tank the other day. However, I can't get the spare tire bracket off to remove the tank so I'm screwed. __________________ 1985 FJ60: needs a few things. 1989 FJ62: eye candy! 1993 Toyota Pickup: zero rust! 1985 Celica GT-S convertible: daily driver

05-11-08, 07:56 PM	#6
Droopynut IH8MUD Junior Join Date: May 2006 Location: Westchester County, NY Posts: 139	bolts are rusted and kinda stripped. __________________ 1985 FJ60: needs a few things. 1989 FJ62: eye candy! 1993 Toyota Pickup: zero rust! 1985 Celica GT-S convertible: daily driver

05-11-08, 08:16 PM	#7
AfricanToy IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 362	chisel them off __________________ 85 FJ 60; 87 FJ 60; 89 FJ62; 92 FJ80; 93 FZJ80

05-11-08, 08:33 PM	#9
brian springfield user Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: lebanon,pa TLCA# 6955 Posts: 2,299	known as the fuel pick up unit. make sure you have phillip that fits them tight. you'll strip them pretty quick if you're not careful. once you break tehm loose they come right out. __________________ it's only metal, we can out think it. 77-fj40 20th anniversary edition 87-fj60 216K mile DDer 93-fzj80 mall crawler

05-11-08, 09:08 PM	#10
RS41AB IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bristol, Rhode Island Posts: 59	Great, thanks guys. My factory service manual didn't show it as separate. I hope that's all it is now. One thing after another. Rust cancer is starting to get me and when I touch one thing it usually leads to another. Here's a teaser pic of my newly fabbed rear shock crossbar. And showing my rust. Attached Images __________________ '87 FJ60 Freeborn Red with extras

05-11-08, 09:27 PM	#11
sdbrassfield IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NC Posts: 353	I have the pickup/part w/ gasket if you need it. Just pay shipping. PM me. __________________ 87 FJ60, 238,000, Stock, My NEW Project; 92 FJ80, 115K, Duals w FlowMaster catback exhaust, K&N, 31" Tires; 88 Trooper Limited, 246K, 2 valve grinds, tough as nails, & 19mpg (SOLD but not forgotten); 88 Chev K1500, 138K, 4x4, 350, Headers, duals w Flowmasters, Rear Locked, 33" tires.

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