new master cylinder weeping fluid Options

[Mwood]

Hey all

I recently replaced my mc with a 19mm unit from rockauto
I also bought new rubber grommets for the reservoir inlets as the old ones were old and cracked.

I installed both feed lines after considerable f-ing around and now at least one is weeping brake fluid all over itself and the car.
the floor under the pedal box is soaked, but I am assuming the fluid is not coming from
the new mc as I felt around under it and it didnt see to be coming from there.

the strange part: I bled the rear brakes and am getting friction from them. I am unable to bleed the front brakes and have a soft pedal. could this be that only one reservoir line is loose and that it is responsible for the front brakes?

the connections seemed secure to the reservoir lines. I seem to remember there being metal washers underneath or in the grommets, if I left those out, could that be the problem?

help is greatly appreciated
Am currently on east coast, car is on west coast, so unable to take pics. Shouldnt be neccessary anyway

thanks!
Mitch