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Metal fitting on the end of the fuel line near fuel rail is leaking. 89 cherokee

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Old 12-31-2012, 02:11 PM
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Default Metal fitting on the end of the fuel line near fuel rail is leaking. 89 cherokee

I noticed a gas leak on my wife's jeep a few weeks ago. Replaced the injector o-rings and realized a couple of the injector bodies were leaking. Ordered 6 refurbished injectors and replaced all 6. They don't leak, but I then noticed there was a leak at the incoming fuel line. Replaced the 2 seals there (with the spacer in between them) but now realize the metal fitting on the end of the fuel line is leaking. It's two pieces and the leak is coming from where the two pieces are joined together.

I don't know if I need to replace this entire piece of line or can I just put a new fitting on the end?
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i believe you can replace just the fitting... but to be honest I have yet to have a leak in that exact place... does it look pressed on it is hard to tell in the picture...??
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You should replace the entire length of fuel line including the metal fitting. A fuel leak here that drips down on a hot manifold will cause a fire. I recommend ordering new OEM equipment rather than attempting a repair. Corrosion and/or a mfg. defect is likely the culprit (likely from the 10% alcohol that is cut into gasoline these days.)

See thread https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/fue...intake-158276/ for more information. Do a search on the OEM part number for the fuel line package and you will find just what you need.

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See post #32.
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/hel...3/#post2168493
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