I recently found out why I'm using so much gas.. Fuel is literally dripping from the 1/8 NPT screw plug on the fuel rail.



I tightened it earlier, but fuel is still seeping through the threads.

I know Teflon tape will get eaten away by the gas, and other sealants will too. Is there a sealant/gasket medium that I can use for this? I was getting about 35mpg hwy, now with this leak I'm getting like 22mpg.

Any help is appreciated, thanks.

 

not to be a dick, but have you contacted AEM with the issue?

 

ther are fuel type teflon tapes and sealants and they can be had at any local auto parts store. I personally have never had any of my teflon tape fail and I know its the run of the mill Lowe's/ Home Depot style teflon tape. Start your tape edge one full thread from where the fuel will contact it and tighten it up. You are over thinking the problem.

 

I use teflon on my fuel rail i have both holes plug up on mine and i have no problem with it leaking.

 

I contacted AEM and they suggested teflon tape. I know from experience thougn that it can/will break down with some fuels and solvents. I'll try teflon tape, if not I'll search AutoZone for some thing.

Thanks for the help.

 

I ran teflon on mine for several years never had a problem but id suggest redoing it every soo often if your afraid of it breaking down.

 

Hondabond HT is my preferred sealant.

 

I used some teflon tape and it looks like it's holding up for now.

Thanks for the help and info.

 

As long as you used 3 wraps of teflon tape you should be fine. Used it with C16, worked fine.