Fuel guage

1998 TOYOTA TACOMA
369,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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TOYOTA TACOMA
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Replaced feul pump and now my gauge doesn't go to full?? Why?
Jan 1, 2016 at 4:54 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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the float may have been bent installing and that would give a false reading

did you install it yourself??

Roy
Jan 1, 2016 at 5:06 AM
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TOYOTA TACOMA
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No my 'X' mechanic did..
Jan 1, 2016 at 5:20 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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chances are that it was damaged when re installed

Roy
Jan 1, 2016 at 5:29 AM
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TOYOTA TACOMA
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Okay..thanks for your help!! Looks like I was right and he needs to repair if..
Jan 1, 2016 at 5:35 AM
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