Fuel pressure test gauge problem

[termite]

I was using the fuel pressure gauge #92699 from Harbor Freight http://www.harborfreight.com/fuel-in...ter-92699.html that I bought 2 weeks ago and it kept leaking where the hose goes into the gauge. I was wondering if anyone else had this same problem. I would think that the hose just screws into the gauge. I even tightened it more when it leaked the first time. When I said it leaked, I don't mean dripping, I mean fuel was slowly pouring out! Did I just get one with a bad hose? I can't find my receipt. I hope they don't give me any problems.

[fetchitfido]

Use some teflon tape like one of the reviews says to

Originally Posted by HF Reviewer

I put a little teflon tape on the fitting and it worked great, no leaking and consistant readings. Its nice to have around so you dont have to pay a shop to do something simple, but if you lack the common sense to put teflon tape on the threads so it doesnt leak maybe you should not be working on a car.

[fdryer]

You aren't the first and probably won't be the last to have issues with Harbor Freight products. As hazardous as it is using it, either replace it with or without a receipt or toss it.

About the only solution you may have is when there are multiple hoses to interchange, perhaps you need to check for an O-ring to fit between the hose and gauge? The kit may have only one O-ring...........................

[BrandonK]

Sears sells a nice Actron kit for right around $40. Twice that of the Harbor Freight unit, but it's a much nicer gauge. Like all fuel pressure testers should, the Actron has a pressure relief and bleed off hose. The HF unit doesn't.

Or as all of the reviews say, use some teflon tape. Personally, I would spend the extra 20 on a nicer setup.

[lil_buddy]

I just rented one from autozone.

[OldNuc]

Originally Posted by termite

I was using the fuel pressure gauge #92699 from Harbor Freight http://www.harborfreight.com/fuel-in...ter-92699.html that I bought 2 weeks ago and it kept leaking where the hose goes into the gauge. I was wondering if anyone else had this same problem. I would think that the hose just screws into the gauge. I even tightened it more when it leaked the first time. When I said it leaked, I don't mean dripping, I mean fuel was slowly pouring out! Did I just get one with a bad hose? I can't find my receipt. I hope they don't give me any problems.

Just unscrew the hose at the gauge and put a wrap of teflon tape on it and re-attach. If it is leaking between the fitting and the hose carefully cut the collar off the hose and use a hose clamp. That fixes the leak.

[termite]

I will give teflon tape a try. Thanks for the suggestions.

[termite]

I tried the teflon tape today and the gauge did not leak. I have around 50 PSI on the car while it is running. When finished I took the hose off of the gauge and the tape cleaned off easily. Then for fun I looked at the gauge directions (more thoroughly this time) and at the top of page 5 I saw them say to use pipe compound or teflon tape. Thats what I get for rushing without reading the directions!

[OldNuc]

Well it was on page 5, after 4 pages of "Safety Warnings". Only on page 3 in the electronic version though.

Your pressure is fine for a 98+ car.