Fuel Line installation

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On of my "while it's out" projects was to replace the fuel lines on the top of the engine. I Am ready to put re-install the fuel lines and was wondering if I need to put anything on the threads or just leave them dry. I was also wondering how much I should torque the fittings since it will be very difficult to re-tighten them when engine is back in. It seems to me I had to torque them pretty tight when I replaced the fuel filter. Thanks

[DW SD]

nothing on the threads - make sure they are clean. They seal on the metal faces of the fittings. Tight, but no where near tight enough to round off the corners of the fittings. Use 6-pt. flare fitting wrenches, if at all possible.

Doug

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Hey guys,

I just tightened all my fuel line connections. Is there some way to test the connections with the engine out of the car?

I was thinking of putting the fuel filter on to close the system and then use the fuel pressure port to pressurize the system somehow. Would that work? I don't want to have to tighten the lines with the engine back in the car.

Thanks