1996 Lexus ES 300 Fuel Leak from rail

Tiny
JWAITS
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1996 Lexus ES 300 6 cylinder Front Wheel Drive Automatic 239,000 miles.

I have a 1996 Lexus ES 300. I have a major fuel leak coming from under the hood. The leak appears to be coming from a fuel rail near a cap on the end of it.
Saturday, March 6th, 2010 AT 7:43 PM

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Tiny
LEGITIMATE007
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From what you are describing, it is the fuel pressure regulator, it needs to be replace, immediately. Please do not drive until it has been replaced. This can cause a serious fire.
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Saturday, March 6th, 2010 AT 8:42 PM
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JWAITS
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Thank you for the reply. That is it and I just found a photo of it on ebay and was able to attach it to this message. Can you tell me what all is involve in replacing it?


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/495770_fuel_pressure_regulator_1.jpg

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Saturday, March 6th, 2010 AT 10:05 PM
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LEGITIMATE007
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Thats it my man, fuel pressure regulator, just how you took it off, is how, you put it on, very easy, make sure your negative battery cable is off first, we dont want any accidents.
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Sunday, March 7th, 2010 AT 8:32 AM
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Hi Jwaits, my 99 es300 is having the same problem. How did you fix it. I would really appreciated your help.
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Saturday, November 26th, 2011 AT 7:44 PM
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KEN L
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At the base of the regulator is a nut, use a wrench about 22mm I think and loosen it and unscrew. Thread the new regulator on and tighten
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Monday, May 2nd, 2016 AT 3:08 PM

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