Fuel Leak at fuel filter

[CDNTAHOE]

Hey guys I just got home and noticed a very strong fuel smell, I looked behind the truck and noticed some drops leading to under the truck. What I noticed is the fitting that attaches to the fuel filter is dripping from that location. My question is how to fix it . Is it difficult or should it be taken in ? Thanks . 2002 tahoe Z71 .5.3.

 

[OR VietVet]

Check it and tighten as needed. Use line wrenches.

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[CDNTAHOE]

Sorry if this sounds stupid but does it matter that it is a flex fuel vehicle.

 

[OR VietVet]

No. just need the right size wrenches. Only has the one threaded fitting on a flex fuel rig. Has a clip and o-ring on the other end. Gas engine has threaded fitting on each end.

 

[CDNTAHOE]

Just got in from looking at it again and it is leaking from the clip and o-ring side, possible bad o-ring ?

 

[OR VietVet]

Likely needs the o-ring but could also have a problem at the stem of the filter. If is old enough, replace the filter and make sure is a quality filter, Like Wix, that comes with the new keeper clip and do the o-ring as well. May have 2 o-rings, unsure. When you push together use very light lube on o-ring(s). Can even lube the stem before push together.

 

[CDNTAHOE]

I think the filter is about a year or year and a half old and it was a Wix filter. Will get the the o-rings and a new filter just to be sure.

 

[OR VietVet]

Rust belt state can play havoc on the filter down there: https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=360092&cc=1380372&pt=6200&jsn=929

 

[CDNTAHOE]

What do you think about making a hose using high pressure fuel line cause I could not find a replacement anywhere.

 

[CDNTAHOE]

Does anyone know the size of the fuel line. I think it is called the feed line . The one that connects to the fuel filter via quick connect.