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timsexcursion
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• Northeast, VT, USA |
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 Posted:9/30/2006 11:20 |
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In the 30's this morning and started fine but when I shut it off and climbed out, I could smell diesel. Sure enough, a very small drip on the pavement underneath the engine. I had this occasionally last winter but no problems in the summer. Anyone had this issue? Seems that maybe its coming from around the water separator but can't be sure. Definitely from the top area of the engine. Any ideas appreciated.
Tim
2000 Ford Excursion 7.3L
Superchips 'Tow Safe'
K&N Air Filter - Stock Airbox
Tru-Cool 4490 Trans Cooler
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aklim
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• Hartford, WI, USA |
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• Registered on 2/20/2006 |
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Posted:9/30/2006 14:02 |
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How abouyt the drain in the filter bowl?
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timsexcursion
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• Northeast, VT, USA |
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Posted:9/30/2006 14:18 |
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I just don't know why it would leak just when it's cold...
2000 Ford Excursion 7.3L
Superchips 'Tow Safe'
K&N Air Filter - Stock Airbox
Tru-Cool 4490 Trans Cooler
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CHPMustang
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• Plano, TX, USA |
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Posted:9/30/2006 16:13 |
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The O-rings on the drain may have hardened up and retracted in size just enough to permit a trickle of fuel by.
Call Garrett at Pure Diesel for the $10 kit.
Fuel drain valve kit
Bill
2002 Excursion XLT-P 4x4 7.3L Powerstroke Diesel
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timsexcursion
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• Northeast, VT, USA |
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Posted:9/30/2006 18:52 |
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That's a great idea...would they only leak though when you started it up? Mine doesn't leak at all until startup...
2000 Ford Excursion 7.3L
Superchips 'Tow Safe'
K&N Air Filter - Stock Airbox
Tru-Cool 4490 Trans Cooler
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CHPMustang
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• Plano, TX, USA |
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Posted:9/30/2006 22:55 |
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| Quote: | | That's a great idea...would they only leak though when you started it up? Mine doesn't leak at all until startup... |
Thats correct,fuel pressure builds up in the filter bowl after the key is turned to start(listen for fuel pump noise/humm) and the engine is running.
Typical pressure in the fuel filter bowl I'd assume would be in the 52-65 psi window thus the minor leak.
Bill
2002 Excursion XLT-P 4x4 7.3L Powerstroke Diesel
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