2000 Chevy Malibu fuel leak

75,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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I replaced my upper and lower intake gaskets, i disconnected the fuel rail connections in order to replace the gaskets. I reassembled the entire manifold and re attached the fuel lines. the front rail (regulator) is held in place with a single torx screw, it went back easily. The rear rail was fitted with a new o-ring and it leaked the moment pressure was put on it. I removed the the rear connection and found that the o-ring wasdamaged, I bought a new o-ring and installed it with care. Again it leaked and had been damaged. the interior seating area is nick-free and smooth. what am I doing wrong?
Sep 2, 2009 at 7:31 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Have you tried to lubericate the new o-ring before replacing it?
Sep 6, 2009 at 4:06 PM
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