1996 f-350
140000 miles
when i park it i always have a small puddle of fuel on the ground. it looks as if is running down the drivers side of the engine. i have crawled all around the engine compartment and tighned every fitting i can see, but i still cannot find ware it is comming from. please help $4.00 a gallon!

 

Sealer:
In my opinion ya just gotta start from scratch. Start is the valley, ya gotta git it clean and dry. A swipe with a lick and a promise isn't going to get it.
A good swivel mirror and a good flashlight is paramount.

Chances are that it's going to be in or around the valley. I can't think of any place outside of the valley on the driver's side that it could be comming from other than a fuel line. There is a drain in the valley but that is on the Pass. side.

I assume that you have been under the truck while it has been running
(E-Brake set in park or N for safety) If it only leaks after it's been driven the leak is accumulating somewhere. Have you tried parking it down hill as well as up hill to locate the path of the leak? I have used a set of ramps for just that purpose and that worked for me.

It's a slow, time comsuming and frustrating job.

Good luck,

Rog




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Fuel pump is a common leak in the valley. Mine ran down the drivers side block. Replacing the rubber fuel lines up there is a good idea too.

 

check rail plugs on back of heads


kurt

 

The fuel lines run down the left side of the motor at the front , before turning towards the rear of the truck ...


Stinkin factory connectors ....Replaced mine with hose clamps ....

 

Sealer, how ya coming with that pesky fuel leak???

Rog

 

Fuel Pump.

 

I concur. Fuel pump. I had the same problem and changed mine. It's not too bad of a job and no more leaky!! Changed all my fuel lines, o-rings,etc at the same time since I was already in there.

 

I've got the same problem.. I was also thinking the fuel pump might be the problem.
whats a new pump cost? ball park?

 

I paid right around $100 from checker. I called around and napa had them up to $140.

 

i have not even had a chance to climb under the hood, but i am goin to order a new fuel pump and change the lines, that will give me a good look at whats goin on in thair. thanks for the help