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Fuel Filter Hose Spewing Fuel!

PostPosted: Sat Feb 16, 2013 12:42 am
by thenewvessel
The hose yonder that you see was just replaced about 10 minutes ago but it won't stop shooting fuel up in the opposite direction!

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Anyone have any ideas on fitments or something that'll help. I think maybe the locking ring might be overused which might be causing it.

PostPosted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 2:02 pm
by HeikDiesel
There are two copper washers that sit on both sides of the banjo fitting. If those are old, missing, or have junk between them and the fittings they will not seal. Pull it apart and make sure the washers are there and clean.

Edit: From the looks of the picture I can see the bottom washer but not the top one.

PostPosted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 5:08 pm
by teal_dx
If it's leaking from the hose though, I'd suspect that:
1. the hose inner dia. is a little too large.
2. get a better clamp (oem style)

Also be sure it is rated for fuel and not a regular rubber vacuum hose (looks like it is the proper type in the pic)

PostPosted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 5:43 pm
by HeikDiesel
I didn't even see only the hose was replaced :/ . Fail on my part

PostPosted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 6:34 pm
by brandoff88
hehe its ok, when i put my new filter on, i didnt tighten the banjo nut down and went to crank and spewed guel all over my freshly painted parts...and lost some of the red pain so i gotta redo some of em, definitly check every inlet and fitting for correctr tightness :thumb: