Fuel line quick connetor leak
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Check to make sure you've got the correct size fittings mated.
There's two sizes- 5/16 and 3/8 if I remember correctly and, in this case, it sounds like you've got a mismatch at the inlet thus causing a leak. There's only two sizes to choose from so, it's got to be one or the other.
The stainless clip on the outside of the flex line, at the fuel rail inlet is a failsafe mechanism per industry standard design. But, on the inside, there's either a plastic or metal sleeve / insert that mates onto male inlet at the fuel rail. Check to see it's not rusted bad thus not seating 100% against the O-ring.
If it's the correct size on BOTH halves, there should be no movement from side to side and, when rotating it, it will rotate smoothly but, firmly. If there's wobble, it's not mated correctly.
If there's side to side movement -either two different size fittings are being used or, the inner-sleeve is missing or, rusted through thus allowing the fuel to escape.
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There's two sizes- 5/16 and 3/8 if I remember correctly and, in this case, it sounds like you've got a mismatch at the inlet thus causing a leak. There's only two sizes to choose from so, it's got to be one or the other.
The stainless clip on the outside of the flex line, at the fuel rail inlet is a failsafe mechanism per industry standard design. But, on the inside, there's either a plastic or metal sleeve / insert that mates onto male inlet at the fuel rail. Check to see it's not rusted bad thus not seating 100% against the O-ring.
If it's the correct size on BOTH halves, there should be no movement from side to side and, when rotating it, it will rotate smoothly but, firmly. If there's wobble, it's not mated correctly.
If there's side to side movement -either two different size fittings are being used or, the inner-sleeve is missing or, rusted through thus allowing the fuel to escape.
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I'm currious how this was resolved. I have a 2001 and it has a stainless steel cage inside the quick connect fitting that connects to the fuel rail. I didn't see any plastic piece or o-ring inside the connector. It does have the failsafe bracket on the outside of the connector.
I disconnected the fuel line from the rail and I didn't use the plastic tool; I used a small screwdriver to disconnect it. I bent the stainless steel clips and I'm having trouble getting them back in shape. Dodge doesn't sell just that stainless piece but they will sell the entire fuel line for $80. I'm not inclined to pay that but I don't want a leak either.
Is there a simple, safe, and cheap way I can re-connect the line to the rail?
I disconnected the fuel line from the rail and I didn't use the plastic tool; I used a small screwdriver to disconnect it. I bent the stainless steel clips and I'm having trouble getting them back in shape. Dodge doesn't sell just that stainless piece but they will sell the entire fuel line for $80. I'm not inclined to pay that but I don't want a leak either.
Is there a simple, safe, and cheap way I can re-connect the line to the rail?
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Check to make sure you've got the correct size fittings mated.
There's two sizes- 5/16 and 3/8 if I remember correctly and, in this case, it sounds like you've got a mismatch at the inlet thus causing a leak. There's only two sizes to choose from so, it's got to be one or the other.
There's two sizes- 5/16 and 3/8 if I remember correctly and, in this case, it sounds like you've got a mismatch at the inlet thus causing a leak. There's only two sizes to choose from so, it's got to be one or the other.
The stainless clip on the outside of the flex line, at the fuel rail inlet is a failsafe mechanism per industry standard design. But, on the inside, there's either a plastic or metal sleeve / insert that mates onto male inlet at the fuel rail. Check to see it's not rusted bad thus not seating 100% against the O-ring.
Sorry been really busy at work. But I think you hit the nail on the head....there are 2 clips? Everything I have found shows there is only 1 clip. And it really seems like there should be two clips!!!!
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OH it has ALOT of play. Like 1/4" or more in the back and forth motion
So, you've taken a 99 and put it into a 97. I have a question. Did you change the supply line to match the 99 fuel rails or, are you still using the old supply line that went to the 97?
I am confused here. I read this:
I haven't changed anything; it is the fuel rail that was on the truck before the motor swap. I just swapped fuel rails over when I swapped this 1999 motor into my 97.
See, the reason I ask is, if you swapped rails (which it reads that way) but your still using the OEM supply line for a different year etc etc...
You see where I am leading up to? But, since it's not clear to me as to what fittings are being used here, I can't figure anything out until I have more information.
Plus, there's supposed to be two clips and not just one so, somewhere along the line, there's a mix up in hardware along with some missing information causing a misunderstanding on my behalf.
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