initial startup

[hpaulb]

Just started the car up after all the belts valves seals etc. Turned it over ans it started right up. Problems though: I heard a grind on the initial turn over bu not on any of the few after that?? Also I can't seem to tighten the not for the fuel line any tighter and it drips?? How do I fix the latter.
Next is the power steering rack. Leaks like a sieve. Think I get the rennbay kit unless its cheaper somwere else?

[SoCal Driver]

Never run a 944 that has any leaks in the fuel system. You will have an engine fire. You can kiss the car good by if you do.

[hpaulb]

Is there a sealant I can use or ?

[SoCal Driver]

You have to find out why the flair fitting is leaking. If it is. A nick or scratch in the mating surfaces, not in alignment.

Could be another connection that is leaking.

The high pressure side hose needs to be properly clamped at all connections. This is usually high pressure connectors -- no clamps!

The return hose is under almost no pressure and can have screw clamps.

The other problem with fuel rails is they are so thin that just touching them makes them crack. Have to hold both sides of the connectors when wrenching on them. Need a good gas welder to fix them.

So you really need to find exactly where the fuel leak is.

[hpaulb]

The leak is right at the nut. If I just put a little presure sidways on the hose, I can see it leak. Is there a seal ring or? I can use.

[SoCal Driver]

Don't like your description about this leak. You need to get someone that has had experiance with high pressure hoses to take a look at this.

This is a surface to surface fitting. There is no gasket. Drive the car at your own risk.,

[SoCal Driver]

This is one of the parts diagrams that Pellican has in the 944 tech area. What/where is the leak?

[hpaulb]

Thanks all. Don't know what happened. I took the line off, looked fine, put it back on and presto. No leak. Must have been somthing???