So I've done these fuel filters before. Put my new filter in, and the bottom fitting leaks. I put the little brass washer in there, and it's leaking like crazy. If I tighten the fitting any more it will round the bolt off (more than it already was from the previous owner).

This is the first time I've used the washer, and the first time I've had a problem. I may just take it all apart and take that washer out and try again.

*UPDATE* just pulled the little washer out, re-assembled and still leaks exactly the same. If I tighten it any more the bolt will just round off. Bad filter? No way in hell am I replacing this entire fuel line just for this piece of ****.

This post has been edited by blu94gt: Jun 26, 2009 - 1:21 AM

Answered my own question, swapped back to the original filter and everything seals up tight. Going to return the filter tomorrow and get a Toyota one.

that copper ring is a crush washer... the purpose is to torque down on it hard and it fills in any gaps just like a gasket

there isnt supossed to be any washers or anything on the bottom, its a flare fitting it seals by itself when you tighten it.
the crush washers go with the banjo bolt for the top. they go on each side of the fuel line that goes to the rail.