Fuel line leak

Eleuthera · 05-18-2011, 11:13 AM

1998 Ranger 3.0L V6 4WD.

I have a gushing leak of gas from under the chassis, about halfway down the fuel rail. It appears to come from the fuel pressure damper? That's a guess.
The "damper" has what looks like a quick release snap-on device attaching both the forward and aft fuel line. Do I need a special tool to release the lines?

Regards and Thank, in anticipation.

**BrooklynBay** · 05-18-2011, 02:14 PM

Welcome to this forum! I think that you're referring to the fuel filter.

99rangersplash · 05-18-2011, 08:46 PM

that sounds like th efuel filter to me and u may need a special tool to get it apart it could be easy or very hard depending on how rusty or curroded the filter could be i had too cut mine off when i replaced it because the previous owner put the wrong filter on so go to ur local auto parts store and they will provide u with the tool and the correct filter good luck!!

05-18-2011, 11:13 AM	#1
Eleuthera Wannabe Elite Explorer Boston 98 Ranger Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Fuel line leak 1998 Ranger 3.0L V6 4WD. I have a gushing leak of gas from under the chassis, about halfway down the fuel rail. It appears to come from the fuel pressure damper? That's a guess. The "damper" has what looks like a quick release snap-on device attaching both the forward and aft fuel line. Do I need a special tool to release the lines? Regards and Thank, in anticipation.

05-18-2011, 02:14 PM	#2
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05-18-2011, 08:46 PM	#3
99rangersplash Wannabe Elite Explorer wisconsin 1999 ford ranger xlt Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 2 Vehicle Specs	that sounds like th efuel filter to me and u may need a special tool to get it apart it could be easy or very hard depending on how rusty or curroded the filter could be i had too cut mine off when i replaced it because the previous owner put the wrong filter on so go to ur local auto parts store and they will provide u with the tool and the correct filter good luck!!