How can I fix gas line leak?

[turb]

Got a pinhole leak in my gas line about an inch in front of the fuel filter. Can't find a gas line piece to splice in because the line needs an O ring to fit the filter end and all the lines in stores I've seen are for flare fittings. Anyone have a good solution other than going to the boneyard to look for something that will work?

Thanks

 

[S10xGN]

First, find out what caused the pinhole (make sure it's an isolated incident and not a rotten line). If so, you can buy a compression union in the proper size, cut out a small piece (~ 3/4") where the leak is, and install the union in it's place.

 

[bruce]

Originally posted by turb
Got a pinhole leak in my gas line about an inch in front of the fuel filter. Can't find a gas line piece to splice in because the line needs an O ring to fit the filter end and all the lines in stores I've seen are for flare fittings. Anyone have a good solution other than going to the boneyard to look for something that will work?

Carquest carries a repair kit, that works. It's got the O-Ring and about a foot of tubing.

Couple compression fittings, and/or AN line and have at it.

 

[wlaukaitis]

If you are feeling sassy you can get the lines in SS ($99.00) from inlinetube.com or OEM steel ($65.00) for both pieces.

Unless you are not into "yank the tank"

 

[turb]

Thanks for the ideas.

I ended up going to a local guy who does "Hoses" for a living. He made up a section to fit the filter and bent the line to match mine including barbs for the hose. I connected it with a piece of high pressure hose and double clamps, $25. Probably would have been cheaper to go to Carquest but it's a long drive for me.

Turb