That should be pushed all the way onto the connection, you should be able to use you hands to push them together.

 

Yeah no mas, I think I'm done, it's pouring now even with it running it's fricken cold and obviously can't turn on my salamander in the garage so I'm going to take it in next week, I'll post what it ends up being to close the thread, thanks for all the help and patience

 

That does look like the culprit.
Here is a discussion on quick connects: https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/how-...service-26442/