fuel filter replacement need clamp line/hose?
 

Hi, I am planning to replace fuel filter for my 88 300ce again this weekend. Last weekend when I tried to disconnect the fuel hose and fuel line gasoline started to drip. So I tightened it backup. My manuel doesn't say anything about gasoline dripping or tightening up the line/hose. I know it is normal to have some drips but I am afraid of having all my gasoline from the tank leaking out. Do I need to worry about that and have the line/hose clamp down first? Or the leak is only the gasoline from the line not from the gas tank? Thanks

WG

RE: fuel filter replacement need clamp line/hose?
 

Make sure the key is turned off. It's safest to disconnect the battery, but real men don't go that far. A few drops of gas is normal. A spray is not.

RE: fuel filter replacement need clamp line/hose?
 

A few drops of gasoline is normal. The tank will not empty. If you are worried, plug the line.