2002 Toyota Avalon gas cap rust seal problem

Tiny
BC51R1
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  • 2002 TOYOTA AVALON
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 60,000 MILES
2002 Avalon gets alarms caused by rust between gas cap and seat on filler neck. Is there a seat replacement I can install rather than spend $109 for new fuel filler neck? There is deep pitting so I don't think wire brushing and filling with brazing rod will help. I might try machining a plastic insert, and installing that. Any other ideas?
Monday, June 21st, 2010 AT 7:53 PM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
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  • 31,937 POSTS
Hi there,

I feel that your insert will work as long as it is impervious to petroleum products, you don't want it melting into the tank and causing more problems.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Monday, June 21st, 2010 AT 7:57 PM

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