gas leak is dripping 5 drips per minute?

2002 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE
130,000 MILES • 3.8L • V6 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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NOTAPROMIKE2
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after changing the fuel filter, (original, I think) gas is dripping 5 drips per minute. The nut on the fuel line was frozen... rusted... any suggestions how to fix it? Thanks Mike. The snap on part does not leak
Feb 4, 2015 at 6:48 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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There should be an O ring on the line that may need to be replaced.
Feb 5, 2015 at 2:09 AM
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Yep when the rust on it can be difficult to get it loose, I would use a line wrench here is a video to help you fix it, also spray the fitting with WD40 overnight.

https://youtu.be/HNlvgp_YfQ0?si=-o-is6TarS4k50oB

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