Help: Fuel smell and drops from fuel line

[msan]

Hi All

deansbimmer
amrazM

I am trying to R&R my coolant thermostat and I got to the fuel line on top of the thermostat housing. (1) I noticed the white clip is broken, so I plan to get a new one but more importantly (2) when I went to slightly move the fuel line I smelled fuel and saw a couple drop from this point in the fuel line in my picture below circled in lime green.

I am wondering if this is bad and I need to get a whole new fuel line or is this normal because I flexed the fuel line some came out? Or should fuel never leak out of that line?

Please help.

Thanks.

[roastbeef]

Definitely replace.

[kornykidd0]

I just noticed something similar on the driver side when I was replacing my starter. Does it leak when the car is running? Mine does not spray or leak but when jerked around I can get a little. I’m worried about needing to replace it all as well.

[SAMM3Y]

Originally Posted by kornykidd0

I just noticed something similar on the driver side when I was replacing my starter. Does it leak when the car is running? Mine does not spray or leak but when jerked around I can get a little. I’m worried about needing to replace it all as well.

You should start carrying a fire extinguisher JIC

[mapster37]

replace the line. you dont want to take any chances with a fuel leak...

[Ajolives]

It's only going to get worse after time, how much time is the question. Should replace ASAP.

[Helmsman]

Felt a light fuel smell when I bent the line to replace the tstat. Put it back together, no issues since.

[waski]

Look like i got same problem , do you guys replace fuel rails ?

[exVtekGuy]

i faced the same problem when doing t-stat. is this common? does it require fuel rail replacement??

[ab987]

Checking in here because mine did the same. No leak at all while the car is running or off with fuel pressure, just a few drops when I bent it upwards and can't seem to get it to happen again. Did you guys end up replacing yours?