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The connection where the gas line goes into the manifold(front) is leaking, snugged tight, still leaks, what do i do?

I removed a bolt, the hollow bolt that connects the fuel intake to the front fuel manifold. I replaced the bolt, snugged it hand tight. It leaks. I tried removing the bolt and match marking it. Can't though I believe that the housing the bolt goes through is rounded to allow the fuel to find it's way into the bolt. I need help stopping the leak please!

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-replace new washer. (Not metal) Must be aluminum or copper Only.
-Must be good tight

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Anonymous

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SOURCE: intake manifold sealant repair now leaking maybe oil? coolant b4

You need to remove the thermostat housing again. Then you will have to extract the bolts you broke off. You will need to drill and tap them so you can use an easy out to remove the broken bolts from the threads. Then you can clean up both mating surfaces and replace the gasket and the thermostat. Check to make sure you did not crack the thermostat housing or you may have another leak when finished. They are usually aluminum and break easily if too much pressure is applied or they are corroded and weak.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 04, 2011

SOURCE: coolant leak where upper radiator hose adaptor

You're going to have to replace "thermostat housing" (adapter) They're made cheaply and break easily. When you buy replacement, most are cast iron. Don't forget new gasket.

Jonah Oneal

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  • Posted on Sep 16, 2011

SOURCE: 1999 Alero : Fuel leaking

IF FUEL LINE FITTING LEAKING UNDER INTAKE YOU HAVE TO REMOVE TOP INTAKE MANIFOLD TO REPLACE FUEL LINE FITTING O RING.

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