Is there a bushing that fit onto the gas line before going into the fuel filter?

Question

I was changing the fuel filter on my 97 Chev Venture when I notice a plastic black bushing toward the end of the fuel line that goes from engine to the fuel filter, I was told to remove it and after I hooked up everything my engine only stayed running for about a minute after that, the engine shut off and wouldn't start again. If that bushing need to be replace what is it called.

Answer 1

In my neck of the woods, that black thing is called an o-ring, it has to be there to keep the fuel from leaking out. Put it in there before you try to start the vehicle again.

Once that is done, turn the key to the run position for a moment, turn it off, and repeat a few times. The fuel pump only runs for a few seconds and you will need to do this to prime the fuel system. After doing it a few times, attempt to start the van. Whoa look a that, it started right up.

Answer 2

there is a plastic clip that holds some fuel filters onto the line. is there gas pouring out when you turn the key on? And if you did do it properly did you cycle the fuel pump allowing fuel to refill the filter? if not you may have just ran the gas out of the line and need to prime the system

Answer 3

Your filter was full of air, and when you started it, the air made it's way up to the injectors.

You may want to bleed the air from the system.

I don't think the "bushing" has anything to do with it.


ADDED:

GM uses an Oring on the flared end of the fuel line that goes into the filter.

Answer 4

Did you leave the key on the on position for a minute or so afterwards ? It will have to rebuild pressure and force the air out of the lines never worked on a venture myself though besides front end parts .

Answer 5

This is gonna sound stupid, but did you put the filter on right?

Answer 6

depends on the application