I never used any Teflon tape, but I DO put it back on and stuff paper towels around it.
I then start the car and let it run about two minutes.
I then turn the engine off and take the paper towels off, making SURE they are DRY DRY DRY.

No matter if you use tape or not, I'd do what I did above - like he said, any leaking of gas there and your car will probably be gone!


Just my two cents....