Leaking boiler fuel pipe

[thebigyin]

I have a leak at my fuel line pump i.e.constant drip (outside boiler). this is where the fuel line splits joined by a threaded connection. The problem I have is the threaded part of the joint is so small in length that i can barely get any of the sealant tape on to the threads available. If I do get it on the the thread there is no way I can get the connecting nut to fasten.Is there any other way I can stop this slow drip of fuel, any advice would be very much appreciate, thank you.

 

[oilhead]

Cut back the pipe and make a new joint

 

[muggles]

Doesn't sound to me like you're doing it quite right but a picture would help a lot. This needs sorting sooner rather than later though, it takes very little oil to pollute a large volume of land/water