I'm trying to replace my fuel pump in my 88 4-Runner and it took it all I had to loosen the nut on the fuel line. In the process I may have bent the fuel line near the hanger assembly. Should I try using the hanger assembly and see if the truck runs okay OR bite the bullet and replace the hanger assembly. If I replace the hanger assembly is there a source other than the dealership? Below is a picture of the bent line. Vehicle is an 88 4Runner DLX with 2.4 I-4 EFI (non turbo)

 

Hard to tell from the angle of your photo just how much the line is actually pinched.

If it's got half or more of its original diameter left, it doesn't leak, and its attached hose lays as it should; I'd leave it alone

 

Thanks for the reply. I finally received a new fuel pump from Rock Auto and pulled the hanger out. The fuel line does look more than 50% restricted. The insulator cap on the bottom of my fuel pump dissolved into goo so I ordered another fuel pump with the cap and waiting for it. I'll try to get it started but will probably need a solution to the bent fuel line. I can't find another hanger online anywhere and wondering if a different model would work?

 

Only 4 runner. Take a pic. And measure height of tank. I have a complete fuel tank at home. I would be willing to send you the one I have for 50 bucks. I am in Sacramento, CA. I am only assuming you are in the US