I hope all fellow forum members can spot the issues. Is it the fuel filter? my car is a fixer-upper and doesn't start, when I go to crank it fuel spills out of this part. Help please!!!

 

Yes thats the fuel filter. You should be able to push that right most hose back on until you feel it click.

 

I agree, the leak should be as simple as pushing the hose back in. Definitely inspect the female side for damage though as that shouldn't just fall off. I'd look around a bit to see if it got snagged on the line somewhere.

But... as you likely dont know the car's history, Id spend the $10 and put a new filter on it now. You're just 1 nut away and the messy part (draining the fuel) is clearly already done.

The one other thing - it should be tucked up tight to the body. Id look and see if theres a clamp the lines or filter should be sitting in when you're putting it back together.