Question: I have a 75 FJ40 and there seems to be a heavy amount of gas fumes in the cab. I'm getting headaches from this and has ever since, stop driving it. What could be causing the heavy fumes? Do I need a new gas tank? Has anyone else experience this before? Any insights will be appreciated. Thanks Answer: I noticed a gas smell in my 1978 FJ40. I checked my charcoal canister and discovered that the line connecting to the bottom of the canister is broken, and definitley smells like gas. Haven't fixed it yet, but took the top off for summer! Hope that helps, TJS -- 1978 FJ-40 TLCA #10713 Answer: There is a roll over check valve under a metal cover on the inside of the tub, on the other side of the fuel filler location. i found one of the plastic nipples broken off on mine and this is where my gas smell was coming from. found someone that had a used one, don't know where you would get a new one Answer: Check your sending unit and where it is attatched to the top of the tank. I hunted forever and although it was never visibly "damp", when I sniff tested it, the smell was obvious. Once I replaced the gasket around the sending unit the smell decreased 100 times! Answer: My problem was an incorrect gas cap. Make sure you have a vented/unvented whichever your year calls for. Good luck. Answer: I just went through the same thing just last week, I was checking my return fuel line when I notice gas dripping from the underside below the gas tank. I removed the tank to find it had rusted through. You might want to look there first. |
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