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  • 2003 Toyota Prado TZ fueling question

    Hello:

    I live in Africa and purchased an imported Prado from Japan.

    Yesterday, I pulled into the local petrol station to fill up. As I am used to self-service overseas, I normally fill up my own vehicle. It gives me a chance to get to know the locals as well as ensure the tank isn't over-filled. On this particular day, as I was filling up, an attendant came running out and told me to stop fueling. He said, "They are calibrating the tanks and there is water in the fuel." Yikes! No signs, no barriers, no turning off the pumps.

    Fortunately, I had the peace of mind to not start my engine and had the attendants push me to the mechanic bay.

    They proceeded to remove my fuel tank(first removing the tank shield) and empty it out. I watched and waited. In order to remove the maximum amount of the water, they jammed a long screw-driver into the intake hole(probably some kind of non-return valve). They replaced everything and poured 5 litres of fuel from a jerry can into the vehicle.

    I drove down the road and filled up. As I was filling up the empty tank, the gas splashed back. If I tried to fill it up with any speed, it would splash back. I had to fill it up very slowly or else the fuel would overflow all over the place.

    What is wrong?

    Did the mechanic damage the non-return valve(if there is such a thing on the Prado)? Someone told me it could be the breather was damaged. Is that a possibility?

    Please assist. I have entry-level(read basic) mechanical knowledge.

    Thanks,

  • #2
    Dual tanks ?? If so then the Jet pump is not working and there's an air block in the system. It does sound more like they have not put it all back together properly. I'd look to see if all pipes have been connected and to the right connectors as it sounds like the tank gets an airlock. They may have simply pinched one of the hoses when putting all back together.

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