RCS wrote:
APC9199 wrote:
It would not have a huge amount of pressure in it especially if it is leaking. Just cover it with a towel as you work on it and don't put your fingers too close to the fitting. If it seems tight but is still leaking then there is probably a crack in either the nut or the line. You'll have to remove it and check it closely.
There was no pressure at all in the line. It did not look like the fuel line was sitting straight. I removed the nut, it looked good and made sure the line was sitting straight. It is not leaking any more.
You lucked out!! Usually, when the nut is tightened, and the line is cocked.. there will be a groove in the ferule, making future leak proof sealing next to impossible! or like apc said, a cracked line or nut that has pounded out from the side load.
Next time (IF) this happens loosen the other end too, and wiggle the line so it finds a 'happy' center, (both ends) then snug up both nuts before going to full torque. Probably what happened, someone had the line off, tightened one end before the other was 'home'..
Check it often for the next hundred miles.