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Plastic fuel line connector at fuel rail


dhspring
08-28-2007, 10:42 AM
Does anyone know how to replace the plastic quick connector on the fuel rail line on the fuel injection system on the 3.8 liter intake manifold? It looks like heat shrunk plastic and maybe the dealer needs to replace this, but the quick connector sometimes leaks fuel, not a good deal. It only seems to leak after the car is off and the fuel pressure goes down, once on and fuel line is pressured up, it doesn't leak. The quick connectors are great when they aren't leaking. I've checked at parts stores and they don't seem to have any solutions. I can go to the dealer but am trying to avoid a steep repair bill if possible. Any advice is greatly appreciated.

maxwedge
08-28-2007, 07:59 PM
Dorman products make a line kit I believe, both Napa and Carquest carry this line of products.

dhspring
08-29-2007, 07:02 AM
Thanks Max, I'll check it out. You'd think the aftermarket guys would have a solution, they've got about everything else covered.

SuperFudd
06-01-2008, 09:37 PM
I noticed today that that connector at my rear rail is weeping a bit. That would the explain the faint odor of gas after parking. The front connector is bone dry. The rear one can be wiggled allot more than the front. A bad "O" ring?
Then I noticed the imprint of the rear connector in the foam bottom of the engine cover. ('96 Regal 3.8L series ll). There is no imprint from the front connector. I suspect that vibration of the cover is transfered to the connector evetually causing it to leak.
Perhaps the cover could be lifted a bit and / or the foam cut away over the connector?

Don
Union City Ca.

BNaylor
06-01-2008, 09:44 PM
I noticed today that that connector at my rear rail is weeping a bit. That would the explain the faint odor of gas after parking. The front connector is bone dry. The rear one can be wiggled allot more than the front. A bad "O" ring?
Then I noticed the imprint of the rear connector in the foam bottom of the engine cover. ('96 Regal 3.8L series ll). There is no imprint from the front connector. I suspect that vibration of the cover is transfered to the connector evetually causing it to leak.
Perhaps the cover could be lifted a bit and / or the foam cut away over the connector?

Don
Union City Ca.

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