GS450 leak at fuel tee

[LAB3]

Finally got everything together and was able to get a ride in first thing this morning. The fuel tee is leaking and I kind of expected it, just seemed to be a bit too easy to rotate it after the fuel line was attached. Checked the parts fische and it doesn't show any o-rings and neither the manual or the rebuild instructions I found on the cycle orings site mention using any kind of sealer. I'm going to take it apart, should I be looking for a new tee or use sealer? TIA.

[leftlostcommonsense]

Why not use a zip tie to tighten around it or some other kind of clamp instead of a sealer that may potentially cause you to end up buying a new tee anyhow. If you have the length would it be possible to maybe cut an inch or so back on the fuel line to get past the old stretched end?

[Guest]

not sure if it is a rubber coated one or the o-ring type, but the "right" answer is to replace (you know that....) BUT....some have had success with a temporary fix of a couple healthy wraps of teflon tape......

[LAB3]

not sure if it is a rubber coated one or the o-ring type, but the "right" answer is to replace (you know that....) BUT....some have had success with a temporary fix of a couple healthy wraps of teflon tape......

Yeah, replacement would be best. It's a good way to get to a shop and ordering would take a week. Gonna head to the hardware store and grab some Teflon tape, wanna get on the road and hopefully that'll work til I get a new one. Thanks to both of you for the quick reply.

[Nessism]

Often times soaking the Tee in gasoline will swell it enough to seal the leak. Some guys take a razor blade and cut off the rubber coating bumps down to the metal and then install real O-rings. Teflon tape would be last resort to me.

[LAB3]

Often times soaking the Tee in gasoline will swell it enough to seal the leak. Some guys take a razor blade and cut off the rubber coating bumps down to the metal and then install real O-rings. Teflon tape would be last resort to me.

I'll keep that one in my pocket for now. After sitting 22 years it just may swell back up, there's no abrasion on it what so ever. The neighbor had some Teflon tape so it's wrapped and ready to try. The oring idea seems to make sense, if this doesn't work I'll shoot for the your suggestions. Thanks for the input!

[Nessism]

If you wrap it will teflon tape fuel can't get to the rubber and make it swell.

[Guest]

it is a bandaid fix to be sure.

[LAB3]

Well she's hding so far after a nice ride today. Will be picking up a new one next week. Thanks again for the help, and remember