hopper

1998 4runner.
Changed out fuel filter went easy... to easy. Now its leaking from both ends and i have taken it off and put it back with no solution.

How do I fix it???

olharleyman

Replace the plastic clips on the lines

hopper

what plastic clips?

Godzilla

Few things;
easiest..is it on the right direction?
also..how are the threads on the fuel line? Try cleaning up the threads where past where they were originally in the old filter. When I changed out my filter, this was the case.
And how are the threads on the inside of the filter? did you cross thread?

corax

make sure that you have 1 copper gasket on each side of the banjo fitting (bit the bolt goes through) on both ends of the filter -- beyond that, any minor leaks should go away by just snugging up the bolts a bit more (don't go all "crack-head tight" on them though)

hopper

In is closest to the fuel tank correct?

This is for a 3.4L there are no banjo fittings, its under the driver seat.

hopper

Do I need to wrap the ends with teflon tape?

Godzilla

no dont use teflon tape. it should not be needed.
did you bolt the filter on before connecting the lines?
also, try it again and put a little pressure on the tightening.
It took me twice to get it snug.

Godzilla

This may help;
http://www.4runners.org/writeups/fuelfilter/index.html

sometimes the lines are a pain to be perfectly straight

hopper

Ok got it to work! THANKS again YotaTechers for the help.

For future referance...
Put the lines in and tighten them by hand first then bolt it to the vehicle.

Godzilla

Nice work. Yup those lines are picky, but when it is carrying pressurized fuel, i guess they have to be perfect for a reason

scuba

Wouldnt it be meth head tight ??