filler neck tube
 

Good day.

The filler neck tube on my other car (93 altima) is starting to rust through.

Instead of replacing with a dealer part, could I cut the rusty part of the
tube out and put a rubber (fuel proof) hose in between?

For now, we put some rubber around the area with the hole and put hose clamps
around it.

Any ideas or thoughts are appreciated!

t

--
Message posted via CarKB.com
http://www.carkb.com/Uwe/Forums.aspx...-cars/200707/1

Re: filler neck tube
 

On Fri, 27 Jul 2007 02:39:41 +0000, loewent via CarKB.com wrote:

> Good day.
>
> The filler neck tube on my other car (93 altima) is starting to rust
> through.
>
> Instead of replacing with a dealer part, could I cut the rusty part of the
> tube out and put a rubber (fuel proof) hose in between?
>
> For now, we put some rubber around the area with the hole and put hose
> clamps around it.
>
> Any ideas or thoughts are appreciated!
>
> t


Buy the Real Deal.
I *CAN'T* for my '88 Supra and am having a HELL of a time trying to patch
it with various methods.

Re: filler neck tube
 

On Fri, 27 Jul 2007 02:39:41 +0000, loewent via CarKB.com wrote:

> Good day.
>
> The filler neck tube on my other car (93 altima) is starting to rust
> through.
>
> Instead of replacing with a dealer part, could I cut the rusty part of the
> tube out and put a rubber (fuel proof) hose in between?
>
> For now, we put some rubber around the area with the hole and put hose
> clamps around it.
>
> Any ideas or thoughts are appreciated!
>
> t


Buy the Real Deal.
I *CAN'T* for my '88 Supra and am having a HELL of a time trying to patch
it with various methods.

Re: filler neck tube
 

On Fri, 27 Jul 2007 02:39:41 +0000, loewent via CarKB.com wrote:

> Good day.
>
> The filler neck tube on my other car (93 altima) is starting to rust
> through.
>
> Instead of replacing with a dealer part, could I cut the rusty part of the
> tube out and put a rubber (fuel proof) hose in between?
>
> For now, we put some rubber around the area with the hole and put hose
> clamps around it.
>
> Any ideas or thoughts are appreciated!
>
> t


Buy the Real Deal.
I *CAN'T* for my '88 Supra and am having a HELL of a time trying to patch
it with various methods.

Re: filler neck tube
 

well the part is over $300 from the dealer. Guess I'm looking for a more
cost effective solution.

If I had your supra, on the other hand, I would agree.

The Altima is just a commuter though, not a collectors item.

I'm heading to the wrecker to see if I can find one in better shape than mine.
I think I will get lucky, as there is a rubber hose after the filler neck
going to the tank, so when they remove the tank, I'm thinking they must cut
the rubber hose and not the filler neck. Here's hoping anyways!

Either that, or I will try to find the right size hose. The only issue with
the hose is that without a flare on the end of the tube, I don't know if a
rubber hose will stay on with just a hose clamp.

Thanks for the response!

t

Hachiroku ãƒ�ãƒ�ãƒã‚¯ wrote:
>> Good day.
>>
>[quoted text clipped - 10 lines]
>>
>> t
>
>Buy the Real Deal.
>I *CAN'T* for my '88 Supra and am having a HELL of a time trying to patch
>it with various methods.

--
Message posted via CarKB.com
http://www.carkb.com/Uwe/Forums.aspx...-cars/200707/1

Re: filler neck tube
 

well the part is over $300 from the dealer. Guess I'm looking for a more
cost effective solution.

If I had your supra, on the other hand, I would agree.

The Altima is just a commuter though, not a collectors item.

I'm heading to the wrecker to see if I can find one in better shape than mine.
I think I will get lucky, as there is a rubber hose after the filler neck
going to the tank, so when they remove the tank, I'm thinking they must cut
the rubber hose and not the filler neck. Here's hoping anyways!

Either that, or I will try to find the right size hose. The only issue with
the hose is that without a flare on the end of the tube, I don't know if a
rubber hose will stay on with just a hose clamp.

Thanks for the response!

t

Hachiroku ãƒ�ãƒ�ãƒã‚¯ wrote:
>> Good day.
>>
>[quoted text clipped - 10 lines]
>>
>> t
>
>Buy the Real Deal.
>I *CAN'T* for my '88 Supra and am having a HELL of a time trying to patch
>it with various methods.

--
Message posted via CarKB.com
http://www.carkb.com/Uwe/Forums.aspx...-cars/200707/1

Re: filler neck tube
 

well the part is over $300 from the dealer. Guess I'm looking for a more
cost effective solution.

If I had your supra, on the other hand, I would agree.

The Altima is just a commuter though, not a collectors item.

I'm heading to the wrecker to see if I can find one in better shape than mine.
I think I will get lucky, as there is a rubber hose after the filler neck
going to the tank, so when they remove the tank, I'm thinking they must cut
the rubber hose and not the filler neck. Here's hoping anyways!

Either that, or I will try to find the right size hose. The only issue with
the hose is that without a flare on the end of the tube, I don't know if a
rubber hose will stay on with just a hose clamp.

Thanks for the response!

t

Hachiroku ãƒ�ãƒ�ãƒã‚¯ wrote:
>> Good day.
>>
>[quoted text clipped - 10 lines]
>>
>> t
>
>Buy the Real Deal.
>I *CAN'T* for my '88 Supra and am having a HELL of a time trying to patch
>it with various methods.

--
Message posted via CarKB.com
http://www.carkb.com/Uwe/Forums.aspx...-cars/200707/1

Re: filler neck tube
 

"Hachiroku ????" <Trueno@AE86.gts> wrote in message
news:IFEqi.128$9I3.103@trndny06...
> I *CAN'T* for my '88 Supra and am having a HELL of a time trying to patch
> it with various methods.

Hachi,
Perhaps you need to think outside the, er, chassis a bit. In the final
analysis it's just a thin wall steel tube with various bends is it not?
Perhaps there's an inner "burp" tube as well.

I'd start with talking to the local exhaust shop and see if they can bend up
a suitable piece. If not, or exhaust tube is too thick, check local metal
shops or hotrod fabricators for someone with a mandrel tube bender.

The final issue is getting the new tube protected from rust. Again, look
for a local metal plating place to zinc plate it inside and out. Or buy one
of the small part home plating kits you can find on the net. Get the outside
powder or epoxy painted if you like.

Stewart DIBBS

Re: filler neck tube
 

"Hachiroku ????" <Trueno@AE86.gts> wrote in message
news:IFEqi.128$9I3.103@trndny06...
> I *CAN'T* for my '88 Supra and am having a HELL of a time trying to patch
> it with various methods.

Hachi,
Perhaps you need to think outside the, er, chassis a bit. In the final
analysis it's just a thin wall steel tube with various bends is it not?
Perhaps there's an inner "burp" tube as well.

I'd start with talking to the local exhaust shop and see if they can bend up
a suitable piece. If not, or exhaust tube is too thick, check local metal
shops or hotrod fabricators for someone with a mandrel tube bender.

The final issue is getting the new tube protected from rust. Again, look
for a local metal plating place to zinc plate it inside and out. Or buy one
of the small part home plating kits you can find on the net. Get the outside
powder or epoxy painted if you like.

Stewart DIBBS

Re: filler neck tube
 

"Hachiroku ????" <Trueno@AE86.gts> wrote in message
news:IFEqi.128$9I3.103@trndny06...
> I *CAN'T* for my '88 Supra and am having a HELL of a time trying to patch
> it with various methods.

Hachi,
Perhaps you need to think outside the, er, chassis a bit. In the final
analysis it's just a thin wall steel tube with various bends is it not?
Perhaps there's an inner "burp" tube as well.

I'd start with talking to the local exhaust shop and see if they can bend up
a suitable piece. If not, or exhaust tube is too thick, check local metal
shops or hotrod fabricators for someone with a mandrel tube bender.

The final issue is getting the new tube protected from rust. Again, look
for a local metal plating place to zinc plate it inside and out. Or buy one
of the small part home plating kits you can find on the net. Get the outside
powder or epoxy painted if you like.

Stewart DIBBS

Re: filler neck tube
 

"loewent via CarKB.com" wrote:
>
> Good day.
>
> The filler neck tube on my other car (93 altima) is starting to rust
> through.
>
> Instead of replacing with a dealer part, could I cut the rusty part of the
> tube out and put a rubber (fuel proof) hose in between?
>
> For now, we put some rubber around the area with the hole and put hose
> clamps around it.
>
> Any ideas or thoughts are appreciated!

There is likely rust in areas of the filler neck other than just where it's
leaking. This rust will continue to . It will contaminate the rest
of your fuel system, fuel pump, filter, and injectors. It's best to just
fix it and be done with it.

Eric

Re: filler neck tube
 

"loewent via CarKB.com" wrote:
>
> Good day.
>
> The filler neck tube on my other car (93 altima) is starting to rust
> through.
>
> Instead of replacing with a dealer part, could I cut the rusty part of the
> tube out and put a rubber (fuel proof) hose in between?
>
> For now, we put some rubber around the area with the hole and put hose
> clamps around it.
>
> Any ideas or thoughts are appreciated!

There is likely rust in areas of the filler neck other than just where it's
leaking. This rust will continue to . It will contaminate the rest
of your fuel system, fuel pump, filter, and injectors. It's best to just
fix it and be done with it.

Eric

Re: filler neck tube
 

"loewent via CarKB.com" wrote:
>
> Good day.
>
> The filler neck tube on my other car (93 altima) is starting to rust
> through.
>
> Instead of replacing with a dealer part, could I cut the rusty part of the
> tube out and put a rubber (fuel proof) hose in between?
>
> For now, we put some rubber around the area with the hole and put hose
> clamps around it.
>
> Any ideas or thoughts are appreciated!

There is likely rust in areas of the filler neck other than just where it's
leaking. This rust will continue to . It will contaminate the rest
of your fuel system, fuel pump, filter, and injectors. It's best to just
fix it and be done with it.

Eric

Re: filler neck tube
 

so would replacing the rusted steel pipe with a rubber hose work?

Eric wrote:
>> Good day.
>>
>[quoted text clipped - 8 lines]
>>
>> Any ideas or thoughts are appreciated!
>
>There is likely rust in areas of the filler neck other than just where it's
>leaking. This rust will continue to . It will contaminate the rest
>of your fuel system, fuel pump, filter, and injectors. It's best to just
>fix it and be done with it.
>
>Eric

--
Message posted via http://www.carkb.com

Re: filler neck tube
 

so would replacing the rusted steel pipe with a rubber hose work?

Eric wrote:
>> Good day.
>>
>[quoted text clipped - 8 lines]
>>
>> Any ideas or thoughts are appreciated!
>
>There is likely rust in areas of the filler neck other than just where it's
>leaking. This rust will continue to . It will contaminate the rest
>of your fuel system, fuel pump, filter, and injectors. It's best to just
>fix it and be done with it.
>
>Eric

--
Message posted via http://www.carkb.com