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Old Aug 11, 2011 | 10:06 PM
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Fuel Filter leaking

I went to replace my fuel filter on my '83 T/A (Crossfire injection) and I primed it and noticed right away it leaking. Looks like its comeing between the filter and the fitting that seperates it from the fuel line. I took the fitting off the original (Yes it had the original filter on it!) and a red powdery substance came out of the threads almost like it had threadlocker in it. Should I threadlock/teflon tape it? I didn't see and crush washers when I took it out.
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 05:42 PM
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Re: Fuel Filter leaking

760 in the house!!!! Im from the Imperial Valley. HHHmmmm. I dont recall if there is a rubber o-ring on the lines. There shouldnt be any leaking unless you cross threaded the filter. I dont know if teflon tape is capable of withstanding gas. I would investigate if teflon tape is okay to use. I wouldnt use threadlock though. That stuff is tough.
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Old Aug 15, 2011 | 10:59 PM
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Re: Fuel Filter leaking

Haha What up 76o!
Got the fitting tightend up but now it appears to be leaking from the flaired outlet/nut area...
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Old Aug 15, 2011 | 11:52 PM
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Ahh man you know how we do here in the 105* summers. Can you take any pictures? A picture would help drasticaly.
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