I replaced the hose and fittings, and all seemed well. It's been several weeks now.
But while under the car for something else, I noticed that the quick connector at the filter end was not dry. On touching it, it felt just a bit slimy, like a thin petroleum jelly. It was not gasoline.
I wiped it dry, but a couple of days later it was wet again. This has been going on for over a week.
I contacted the seller of the hose, and he says "It is rust inhibitor on the fuel line which has no effect on the quality of the product and does not affect the use."
I'm not clear on why rubber hose would have rust inhibitor on it. Does anyone have any insight on this? I've been soaking a short piece of the hose and a connector in gasoline to see what it does, but it's only been a couple of days at this point.
I'm attaching a couple of pics. Much appreciated.
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