2002 Toyota Avalon gas cap rust seal problem

2002 TOYOTA AVALON
60,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BC51R1
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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 ???
Jun 21, 2010 at 7:53 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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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)
Jun 21, 2010 at 7:57 PM
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