V6, MPFI, standard, etc. 89 firebird.


I was changing the fuel filter, and the nuts were rusted bad, I used WD40 on the join's but alas it twisted the fuel line going to the tank, right at the bend where it comes off of the filter, and now it leaks.

it was spraying out with the car running, but I plugged it with SEAL ALL, and Jb weld, so now it dosn't leak with the car off, but with it on, it drips.

I know I'm going to have to cut out the problem piece, so I'm looking for idea's to get around it.

 

i did that before, had to get a flaring tool and fuel line brass connectors to make it work, jb weld wont help.

 

 

I'm thinking of using compression fittings, to a rubber hose adapter. One adapter on the fuel line, with the fittings, and the other adapter on the filter.

 

Does anyone know what size the fuel line pipe is on this year?

 

If you mean tube ferrule style fittings they are not meant for the kind of fuel psi the pump puts out. Flare it and put a union in. Or go to the junkyard and pull a line, The same thing happened to me on my 86' sport coupe with the 2.8L