JamesC

iTrader: (5)

Back story: Tired to replace the fitting and line with AN/braided line. Broke the AN fuel pump fitting. Used a NPT fitting as a stop gap; the inverted flare was a bit smaller.

Replaced that with Edelmann 721660 3/8" Tube x 3/8" inverted flare. Though I believe the fitting is tight, it weeps a bit while the car's running (nothing on the fitting or garage floor this a.m.).

Would I be better off using Dorman 785-408 3/8" inverted flare with a bit of thread sealer (the resistant to gasoline type)?

Or is there a better alternative? If so, I'm all ears.

One final question, could I have somehow mangled the pump flare, which is causing the leak?

JamesC

ex-x-fire

Is there a mismatch in the threads? You can try using aviation sealant, teflon tape, ect.

Ozz1967

iTrader: (4)

You might have buggered the threads on it, could be the cause of the weeping when there is pressure on it. Like Ex-x-fire mentioned, try some teflon tape and see what that does.

JamesC

iTrader: (5)

No mismatch. As the Edelmann has a tube running through the nut (like OE), I doubt that a sealant would be of help. The Dorman, however, is rigid. A sealant might be useful there. With Thanksgiving behind me, I may crawl under today and see what's what.

JamesC

JamesC

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To update: The Dorman cured my issues (no sealant required). No leaky.

JamesC