Spraying Fuel

[JRJ04]

guys i replaced my fuel filter the other day and noticed that it was leaking around the cap. i just pulled the cap off today and put it back on to get a better seal, and the second i turned the key on, fuel squirted out of the area right between the cap and the filler bowl. i cant get it to stop now matter how hard i tighten it with my hand. i hvae never had to use a strap wrench before. should i try this or is the o ring bad or what?

 

[Tbar]

guys i replaced my fuel filter the other day and noticed that it was leaking around the cap. i just pulled the cap off today and put it back on to get a better seal, and the second i turned the key on, fuel squirted out of the area right between the cap and the filler bowl. i cant get it to stop now matter how hard i tighten it with my hand. i hvae never had to use a strap wrench before. should i try this or is the o ring bad or what?

You have a bad oring..............go find the old oring you took out or one out of a new kit and put it on to see if it will stop the leak.

I have experienced this problem more often with off brand filter kits.


Tbar

 

[Crumm]

Do not over tighten it with a strap wrench. Like Tbar said your o-ring needs some attention.

 

[jharvey]

Make sure you "wet" the new o-ring with a little diesel.

 

[JRJ04]

i did wet it and everything. the flat side of the o ring faces downwards correct?

 

[jharvey]

i did wet it and everything. the flat side of the o ring faces downwards correct?

Just making sure, I forgot to wet mine once and had fuel everywhere

and yes the flat side goes down.

 

[JRJ04]

well i dont have an old o ring what are the chances that i can buy just an oring and not and entire new filter?

 

[BIG JOE]

well i dont have an old o ring what are the chances that i can buy just an oring and not and entire new filter?

Prolly slim to none on finding JUST the O ring. Hastings & Wixs sell a filter that comes with a new cap & O ring. Not a bad idea to carry a spare filter... you can keep it right next to your spare CPS

Joe

Do you have a good shop near by that can >make< O rings ? (just an after thought)

 

[JRJ04]

well i ended up getting a new cap (WIX for $20 at orileys) that came with a new o-ring and put that on....still didnt work. i got so fed up with it, i ripped out the entire filter and put in a new filter, o-ring, bevel gasket and lid and now its sealed up tight. WHAT A MESS But now i think its finally fixed but only time will tell thanks for the help guys!

 

[Musclford]

well i ended up getting a new cap (WIX for $20 at orileys) that came with a new o-ring and put that on....still didnt work. i got so fed up with it, i ripped out the entire filter and put in a new filter, o-ring, bevel gasket and lid and now its sealed up tight. WHAT A MESS But now i think its finally fixed but only time will tell thanks for the help guys!

I always coat mine with vasoline... It does wonders for rubbers....

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