Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) fuel overflow line on back of head leaking?

[satmike]

I smell fuel and have an oil leak. Searched all over and can't find any fuel leak. Buddy told me about a fuel return line on the back of the head with banjo bolt and rubberized washers could be the culprit. Any one here had the same problem? Any help advice would be appreciated.
Thanks Mike

 

[Bob4x4]

It may be as easy as putting a wrench it and a lil tightening.IIRC 17mm

 

[satmike]

Thanks , Worth a try. Thanks for the wrench size also. I think my oil leak is fuel washing oil down.
Heading to Baja for the winter so would love to fix leak before heading down. Saw your sig.

 

[NIsaacs]

I think my oil leak is fuel washing oil down.

Keep in mind that the engine fan seems to blow any leak towards the rear of the block. I would check the area of your water drain valve on the fuel filter canister and the bottom of the drain tube for a seep.

Nick

 

[satmike]

Got back in there, bolt was all wet, got a half turn on it, we'll see.

 

[satmike]

Tightening didn't help. Replaced banjo bolt and washers. No more leak. The old washers were pretty deteriorated. Job would have been easier if fy fingers weren't like Jimmy Deans