srcfllslkarj19
Junior Member
Posts: 4
Primary Vehicle: Toyota rav-4
Year: 2002
Model Spec/Trim: Gx
Engine Capacity: 2.0
Fuel Type: Diesel
Transmission: Manual
Drive Type: 4WD/AWD
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Post by srcfllslkarj19 on May 1, 2019 5:08:35 GMT
Hi I’m from the uk and need a little assistance and I know you guys will know. First off would a 3 door fuel filler neck fit a 5 door version. And secondly will the headlights also thanks
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Post by davrav on May 1, 2019 8:18:12 GMT
:welcome: to the club.
If you fill in some details about your RAV in your user control panel we will know what model of RAV you are talking about :TU:
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srcfllslkarj19
Junior Member
Posts: 4
Primary Vehicle: Toyota rav-4
Year: 2002
Model Spec/Trim: Gx
Engine Capacity: 2.0
Fuel Type: Diesel
Transmission: Manual
Drive Type: 4WD/AWD
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Post by srcfllslkarj19 on May 1, 2019 11:53:05 GMT
Hi all updated thanks
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Post by firemac on May 1, 2019 12:18:47 GMT
Welcome to the club, scrfllslkarj19!
I'm not sure about the filler neck. Do yo mean the pipe that goes from the filler to the tank?
As far as the headlamps are concerned, the 3-dr and 5-dr are the same. But be careful as yours is a 4.2 and if I'm right, the front indicators are incorporated with the fogs in the lower front bumper. On later 4.2s, from about 2003, the indicators are incorprated into the headlamp and the front fogs are single round units in the lower bumper. These later 4.2s are called 4.2.5 for ease of reference and if you get headlamps from one of these, you might hit problems with the indicators' wiring and I'm not sure if the wiring connectors for the headlamp bulbs themselves are the same on both units.
Best to use headlamps from a car similar to your own, i.e. a 4.2.
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Post by shcm on May 1, 2019 12:28:13 GMT
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Post by jasehutch on May 1, 2019 18:31:34 GMT
Hi and welcome to the club.. :TU:
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srcfllslkarj19
Junior Member
Posts: 4
Primary Vehicle: Toyota rav-4
Year: 2002
Model Spec/Trim: Gx
Engine Capacity: 2.0
Fuel Type: Diesel
Transmission: Manual
Drive Type: 4WD/AWD
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Post by srcfllslkarj19 on May 1, 2019 20:47:32 GMT
The vehicle I’m getting the items off are a 51 plate so hopefully they fit mine as they are brand new I’ll double check the headlights as suggested but great news for the fuel filler pipe as serial code sticker still attached. I’m gonna strengthen it with abit hammerite spray paint so it doesn’t rot in the next couple of years. Can’t wait not to leak when filling with premium lol.
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Post by unclebob on May 1, 2019 20:56:27 GMT
Big welcome to the club 👍🏻
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srcfllslkarj19
Junior Member
Posts: 4
Primary Vehicle: Toyota rav-4
Year: 2002
Model Spec/Trim: Gx
Engine Capacity: 2.0
Fuel Type: Diesel
Transmission: Manual
Drive Type: 4WD/AWD
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Post by srcfllslkarj19 on May 2, 2019 10:55:20 GMT
Thanks for the support and welcome messages
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Post by firemac on May 2, 2019 11:07:10 GMT
The vehicle I’m getting the items off are a 51 plate so hopefully they fit mine as they are brand new I’ll double check the headlights as suggested but great news for the fuel filler pipe as serial code sticker still attached. I’m gonna strengthen it with abit hammerite spray paint so it doesn’t rot in the next couple of years. Can’t wait not to leak when filling with premium lol. Good move. Some of these pipes rot and some don't. I've had 5 of these 4.2s since 2002 and none of them have had that problem but other members on here have.
I have an 04-reg 3-dr at present (or The Boss does, to be precise!) and although the filler pipe is sound, I've given it a good spray with ACF-50 to make sure it stays that way. |
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Post by Paulus17 on May 2, 2019 12:24:25 GMT
The vehicle I’m getting the items off are a 51 plate so hopefully they fit mine as they are brand new I’ll double check the headlights as suggested but great news for the fuel filler pipe as serial code sticker still attached. I’m gonna strengthen it with abit hammerite spray paint so it doesn’t rot in the next couple of years. Can’t wait not to leak when filling with premium lol. Good move. Some of these pipes rot and some don't. I've had 5 of these 4.2s since 2002 and none of them have had that problem but other members on here have.
I have an 04-reg 3-dr at present (or The Boss does, to be precise!) and although the filler pipe is sound, I've given it a good spray with ACF-50 to make sure it stays that way. How do you go about checking the filler pipe Jim? |
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Post by firemac on May 2, 2019 12:38:49 GMT
Good move. Some of these pipes rot and some don't. I've had 5 of these 4.2s since 2002 and none of them have had that problem but other members on here have.
I have an 04-reg 3-dr at present (or The Boss does, to be precise!) and although the filler pipe is sound, I've given it a good spray with ACF-50 to make sure it stays that way. How do you go about checking the filler pipe Jim? The plastic N/S/R wheel arch liner has to come off. It's held on by 4 (or 5 ?) self-tappers and then you have full access to the filler pipe. It can be removed with the wheel in situ but it is easier if you can jack it up, put it on an axle stand and remove the wheel.
If the pipe is sound, just brush away any mud, etc then spray it with ACF-50, Waxoyl/Dinitrol, etc to keep any corrosion at bay. If it's already corroded, you may need to give it a coat of rust converter first but any light corrosion should be dealt with OK by Waxoyl/Dinitrol. |
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Post by three5 on May 2, 2019 16:15:12 GMT
The vehicle I’m getting the items off are a 51 plate so hopefully they fit mine as they are brand new I’ll double check the headlights as suggested but great news for the fuel filler pipe as serial code sticker still attached. I’m gonna strengthen it with abit hammerite spray paint so it doesn’t rot in the next couple of years. Can’t wait not to leak when filling with premium lol. Definitely worth the effort of all the protection you can put on. I had mine replaced on the 4.3 last back end and the pipe itself cost £180. Mind you, it did last 11 years! I had a very slight leak, maybe an egcup full / day, but hell it makes a mess! |
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Post by unclebob on May 2, 2019 16:31:58 GMT
How do you go about checking the filler pipe Jim? The plastic N/S/R wheel arch liner has to come off. It's held on by 4 (or 5 ?) self-tappers and then you have full access to the filler pipe. It can be removed with the wheel in situ but it is easier if you can jack it up, put it on an axle stand and remove the wheel.
If the pipe is sound, just brush away any mud, etc then spray it with ACF-50, Waxoyl/Dinitrol, etc to keep any corrosion at bay. If it's already corroded, you may need to give it a coat of rust converter first but any light corrosion should be dealt with OK by Waxoyl/Dinitrol. This was the pipe on my last 3 door 4.2 I was surprised what good condition it was 🙂  ..and photo of plastic cover.  |
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Post by bothwellbuyer on May 3, 2019 6:04:54 GMT
Its one of the RAV4 weaknesses that Toyota never addressed since it was first sold in 1994. I had several RAvs - 2 of 1994 vintage and one 2001 model. All had the same pipe and all enjoyed the breather pipe corroding first (so you don't notice any fuel leak but get the smell). The replacement is expensive.
I replaced my fast Rav pipe with a plastic fuel-safe heavy reinforced pipe and a smaller breather pipe. It worked but I did get problems at first with the connection near to the tank until I got a jubilee clip thing tight enough.
The problem is the plastic shroud isn't sealed to the wet gunge that flies around the wheel well...so salt/grit/muck/dampness just gathers behind it. The same problem happens to the top of the tank to some extent so worth checking the tank too - there should be a couple of inspection plates underneath the rear seats area.
I'd agree with whats said above- slabber the pipe with thick stuff that will keep the salts/damp off the new pipe.
The other area prone to rust is the rear area of the sub frame in front of the rear wheel well if I remember.
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