Help! Gas leak - can I replace this hose? *pics*

Crux · 07-01-2005, 07:30 AM

I've been smelling gas for a couple weeks now and couldn't find the source.

I even took it into a stealership and they said nothing was wrong.

Now today, a few hours before I'm going to leave on my 4th of July trip, I find the cracked & leaking hose!! (*grumbles about stupid stealership*)

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noob alert

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Can I just disconnect this hose and reattach a new one of the same size?
Do I have to worry about any air getting in the system or vacuums or ???
If I disconnect this hose will gas come spurting out?

This is for a 97 4Runner.
Thanks!!

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yotarunner25 · 07-01-2005, 10:54 PM

some gas my come out, just take the gas cap off to release the pressure.. you should be able to just take that line off and replace it. if you get air in the line you may have to crank it a little longer then normal to get it started but it won't hurt anything.

instigator · 07-02-2005, 05:01 PM

that line is the fuel return line, just remove and replace. no need to worry about air, its plug and play

**Yoda** · 07-02-2005, 06:17 PM

I would use a fuel injection rated hose.

That is the return line, so it is low pressure, but the FI hose is more durable.

Crux · 07-07-2005, 08:44 AM

Yep, it was the fuel return line.
I was going to try to replace it myself, but called up the dealer and gave them an earful for not finding an obvious leak (you could see it dripping gas with the engine started).
They replaced it for free and I was able to take off for my trip on time.

Squeaky wheel gets the oil I guess :p

MTL_4runner · 07-08-2005, 05:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yoda

I would use a fuel injection rated hose.

That is the return line, so it is low pressure, but the FI hose is more durable.

For anyone doing this in the future, I would second Yoda's suggestion for FI rated hose on the fuel return line.

07-01-2005, 10:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
yotarunner25 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: portland oregon Posts: 15	some gas my come out, just take the gas cap off to release the pressure.. you should be able to just take that line off and replace it. if you get air in the line you may have to crank it a little longer then normal to get it started but it won't hurt anything. __________________ 91 runner 3.0v6 5speed has everything but leather only mod so far is flowmaster catback and 31x10.5 tires on stock 15inch rims

07-02-2005, 05:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
instigator Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: ga Posts: 132	that line is the fuel return line, just remove and replace. no need to worry about air, its plug and play __________________ 97 fzj80 w/TP(gulf coast 01jr) oil filter 96 4runner (2wd) w/TP(frantz) oil filter

07-02-2005, 06:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
Yoda Super Moderator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 2,664	I would use a fuel injection rated hose. That is the return line, so it is low pressure, but the FI hose is more durable. __________________ David TLCA 14788 71 Landcruiser FJ-40 TBI 327, TH-350, Warn 8000, disk axle swap. 76 Landcruiser FJ-40 project/parts (haven't decided)

07-07-2005, 08:44 AM	#5 (permalink)
Crux Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Castle Rock, CO Posts: 849	Yep, it was the fuel return line. I was going to try to replace it myself, but called up the dealer and gave them an earful for not finding an obvious leak (you could see it dripping gas with the engine started). They replaced it for free and I was able to take off for my trip on time. Squeaky wheel gets the oil I guess :p __________________ 97 4Runner SR5 Blue - 135k miles, E-Locker, Armorology front/rear bumpers & sliders, BudBuilt skidplate+belly, MTR 285/75/16s, 2" Tundra/OME Lift, 1" 4Crawler Bodylift, 1" diff drop, Black Aluminum Wheels, Cobra CB 04 Land Cruiser Grey - 90k miles, OME Lift, Slee Sliders, 35" Toyo Muds

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