Fuel Damper problem?

TDiddy · 12-09-2003, 12:43 PM

My brother in law has an '85 truck, 22-R, with EFI. He has a strong fuel smell and a bit of a leak, he thinks it may be the fuel damper? Personally I'm not exactly sure what that is, he just describes it as "kind of a round 2 inch filter looking thing" but I wanted to see if anyone has changed one before and ask what all is involved.

dgb9902 · 12-10-2003, 11:45 AM

Mine went out. It is expensive but easy to replace.

Donnie

TDiddy · 12-10-2003, 12:04 PM

Thanks Donnie. I actually found a good PBB thread on two things to check in relation to the damper. I guess there's a set screw underneath the cap that can back out, and a small diaphragm in there that you can possible replace too. I guess we'll try those before replacing the whole thing.

dgb9902 · 12-10-2003, 12:13 PM

Your welcome- I was on the road and my options were limited when I fixed mine. We were in the smokey mountains and the dealer was an hour drive. Best I recall, the part was about $70. Let me know how it turns out.

Donnie

12-09-2003, 12:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
TDiddy Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Urbandale, IA Posts: 7,143	Fuel Damper problem? My brother in law has an '85 truck, 22-R, with EFI. He has a strong fuel smell and a bit of a leak, he thinks it may be the fuel damper? Personally I'm not exactly sure what that is, he just describes it as "kind of a round 2 inch filter looking thing" but I wanted to see if anyone has changed one before and ask what all is involved. Last edited by TDiddy : 12-09-2003 at 12:53 PM.

12-10-2003, 11:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
dgb9902 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 27	Mine went out. It is expensive but easy to replace. Donnie __________________ 85 4runner- Bought for a camping truck, can't get it away from my wife

12-10-2003, 12:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
dgb9902 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 27	Your welcome- I was on the road and my options were limited when I fixed mine. We were in the smokey mountains and the dealer was an hour drive. Best I recall, the part was about $70. Let me know how it turns out. Donnie __________________ 85 4runner- Bought for a camping truck, can't get it away from my wife

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12-10-2003, 12:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
TDiddy Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Urbandale, IA Posts: 7,143	Thanks Donnie. I actually found a good PBB thread on two things to check in relation to the damper. I guess there's a set screw underneath the cap that can back out, and a small diaphragm in there that you can possible replace too. I guess we'll try those before replacing the whole thing.