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Fuel Leak

Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2013 11:23 am
by jjmartin349571
Hi folks,

I've got a fuel leak on my 2nd gen unfortunately. Petrol seeps out from where the fuel line has been reconnected to the fuel rail, when the system is pressurised. I've tightened the bolt to the correct torque setting, so I'm not really sure what's wrong. It wasn't leaking prior to being taken apart :? Are there seals that need replacing as a matter of course on these, or do I just need to tighten things up more? Here's a pic for reference

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Any advice greatly appreciated as I can't fire the car up until I sort this :(

Cheers,
Josh

Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2013 11:23 am
by mercutio
you need a crush washer

Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2013 11:27 am
by jjmartin349571
Cheers merc, I've got some copper ones out in the garage so I'll go check if they'll fit. That didn't even cross my mind :oops:

Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2013 11:29 am
by wurlycorner
Yep, that's a banjo union, copper washers both sides needed :D

Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2013 12:45 pm
by jjmartin349571
I got some new crush washers on there, no more leak :) love you guys :hug: :lol: