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98' Chrysler Cirrus Fuel line wont stay connected


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Scottski
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Feb 14, 2012, 6:13 PM

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The In fuel line coming from the fuel filter to the gas tank will not stay connected to the nipple coming out of the fuel tank. The nipple and the clip look fine but the clip has slipped off twice now. My brother put on a new fuel filter about 6 months ago and I never had a chance to check out his handiwork. About a month ago, the fuel line slipped off for the first time. I repaired it and as far as i know, I put the clip on the nipple as far as it would go. It slipped off again two days ago. Neither time we put the line on was engine oil used to lubricate the nipple. Could this be why it keeps slipping off? Or could it be something else? Any help is greatly appreciated.


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Feb 14, 2012, 6:26 PM

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It's apparent that he must have damaged the connector and it will have to be replaced.



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Scottski
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Feb 14, 2012, 6:32 PM

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We got a new fuel filter just to be on the safe side but I pulled the new connector out just to look at it and it looks the exact same as what's in there. Ill try swapping the new connector in there and see how much of a grip it gives me though.


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Feb 14, 2012, 6:40 PM

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There are three lines that go to the filter. Two lines are part of the filter and go to the fuel pump module. The other line goes to fuel pipe that runs to the fuel rail on the engine. Which one you meaning? Did you replace the clip? Use a little engine oil on the nipple will ease installation of the o ring in the connector when you plug it in. Always a good idea to replace the white retaining clip.

If the actual connector and or line is damaged that plugs into the filter your going to need to replace it using a nylon line repair kit as HT stated.





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Feb 14, 2012, 6:44 PM

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Are you dropping the tank down to get the lines off the fuel pump module. You snap a plastic nipple off the module and you'll be shucking out $200 for a new module.





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(This post was edited by Discretesignals on Feb 14, 2012, 6:51 PM)


Scottski
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Feb 14, 2012, 7:27 PM

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I put the new quick-connect clip on, put some engine oil on the nipple, and the line slipped right on. My guess is that the line never got put on right the first two times cause neither of us put the oil on there. I gave it a couple decent tugs and it wouldn't budge. Hopefully that solves it. If it doesn't, I'll probably be back on here within the next couple months :P Thanks a lot for the ideas. I appreciate the help.


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Feb 14, 2012, 7:32 PM

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You more than likely got it right. Doesn't hurt to put some lube on your nipps. At least that is what I am told all the time.





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