RE: [doc] Re: Question Re Fuel Weep on Compression connection.........

["Dave Woodyard" <dave@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

It's worth taking it apart, cleaning everything and reassembling it all.
I have had this problem in the past. I wouldn't use any sealant or
plumbers tape as the fuel will disintegrate it. Trust me I know!!

Dave 
DMUK

-----Original Message-----
From: Mike [mailto:mike.bosworth@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx] 
Sent: 27 July 2004 10:13
To: doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [doc] Re: Question Re Fuel Weep on Compression
connection.........

Thats the problem the return line connection has a very very slight 
kink at the connection point.. i could try bending it back but 
wondered if there was a putty or compund i could use to seal the 
thread / olive ....a bit like on plumbing fittings??



--- In doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Christopher Hawes" <chris@xxxx> wrote:
> I had the exact same problem when re-attaching my fuel lines.  Make 
sure
> they are square on before tightening and then have your ratchet and 
spanner
> in a v-formation so that you can squeeze them together so both 
tools are
> flush with one another.  You are literally a few mm from a good 
seal and you
> may even hear a slight squeak as you make the seal.
> 
> Good luck
> 
> Chris Hawes
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Mike" <mike.bosworth@xxxx>
> To: <doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2004 9:53 AM
> Subject: [doc] Question Re Fuel Weep on Compression 
connection.........
> 
> 
> Hi All
> 
> Does anyone know of a good way to stop a slight weep on a fuel
> line... after taking out my kinked in tank fuel line and rotating it
> ive knocked the return fuel connection (from the flexible hose to 
the
> rigid metal fuel line) ...its only a vely slight weep but i cant
> tighten the compression nut and olive up any further.
> 
> Thanks All
> 
> Mike
> 
> 





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