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Old 11-22-2007, 11:21 AM
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I just installed new fuel rails for ls1speed on my fbody..after having to pull off my intake to get some AIR bracket off to make everything fit right...I now have a leak issue...It is from the disconnect that hooks up to the factory fuel line...I have tightened the fitting as much as I can and it still seems to leak...Is it possiable for the braided hose to leak some? Any suggestions would be great???
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Anyone have any idea how I can get that quick connect to stop leaking???
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maybe some type of oring or seal? ripped if there is one on there
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no Orings in there...
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Is it where the quick connect attached to the hard line, or where it attaches to an AN fitting? Regardless, it shouldn't be leaking.
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It is hard to tell because the whole fitting stays wet...seems to be mostly from the hardline to quick connect tho...the an fitting is tightened as tight as it will go so I hope its not leaking there...
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What did you use on the fitting to seal it and what type of fitting is it?
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Used thread sealant on all the npt fitting...same stuff I used for my nitrous stuff...The fitting is a an type fitting with the braided hose going into it. That then screws into a quick connect style fitting that attaches to the factory hard line....It is not leaking enough to drop...just seems to always stay wet with gas....
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I found that the thread sealant is good to use on the an fittings, but for the pipe threads I had to use thread tape. The gas seemed to seep out every so slowly with the thread sealant.




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