Fuel Leak RA65 22R

**Karbunkle** · 07-04-2006, 04:08 PM

I found fuel dripping off what I believe to be the pulsation damper on the front of the fuel rail. After removing the pulsation damper and inspecting it as well as the fuel line to the rail from the filter I’m unable to find any obvious damage. Mating surfaces on the components are in good condition and I believe the damper was sufficiently tight for no leaks to be cause by a loose fitting. This issue as well as a mysterious oil leak developed after I removed the air-conditioning system.
I’m leaning toward the fuel line leaking mainly because a damper isn’t readily available and expensive if bought from Toyota.
I don’t have anyway of testing the components individually and unsure of my next step any suggestions would be appreciated.

**MWP** · 07-04-2006, 05:35 PM

Grab one from a local u-pull-it, pick-n-pull, etc.
They should only charge a few $$s for it.
Easiest way to work out if its the problem.

**o_man_ra23** · 07-04-2006, 05:55 PM

Replace copper washers, orings etc, and try again. Maybe take the fuel hose off and take it to Enzed or Pirtek and get a new one made up... about $20 for the fuel hose, and about $1 for the copper washers. That will rule them out.

Cheers, Owen

**thechuckster** · 07-04-2006, 06:17 PM

replace 22R with 1GGTE while you're under the bonnet?

ducks...

**Karbunkle** · 07-04-2006, 10:11 PM

Its seems so what obvious after reading the replies. Now time to show my real ignorance where’s the u-pull-it equivalent in Newcastle? I made some inquires to some wreakers a few days ago but no had one. As for the 1g I’m afraid I don’t have one just sitting out the back only got a complete 21r and a 20r head both of which not really worth worrying about.

**o_man_ra23** · 07-04-2006, 10:14 PM

whoa, hang on, where the hell did you get a 20R head?? i thought they were non existant in aus. Those heads are the uber head for the 22RE... with the kit you can buy from america, they make the 22RE a fierce NA motor, a full race motor even. Something to rival a well built 18RG. I know there are a few american ppl around toymods here who would be more than willing to help you out getting the correct peices to put together a VERY tough motor... hell they may have even come up with a decent turbo kit for the 20R/22RE hybrid by now.

Cheers, Owen

**Karbunkle** · 07-04-2006, 10:28 PM

got it off ebay from a guy in Melbourne for $20

he got it at a wreaker years ago and didn’t end up using it. I recall reading somewhere that they are in the later 70’s Toyota coaster buses in AUS. Even after the $25 postage and $140 to get it cleaned and checked I’m still happy with the price.

**o_man_ra23** · 08-04-2006, 08:37 AM

Look into the conversion, as i think they make all the intake runners and stuff to do it. They also make good cams for them etc etc etc.

Cheers, Owen