fuel leak under filter
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fuel leak under filter
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I have not posted in a long time, but I always go here before I start working.
1993 f250 7.3l idi. changed the fuel filter back in Oct. put a wix filter on. Noticed the truck smoking when I stopped today and fuel is leaking at the bottom where the plastic cap screws onto the filter. It is definitely not leaking at the top. I have not put a mirror underneath to see what is going on. But I can't remember if there is a oring on the bottom. I know there is one on the top. Leaking pretty good. any help appreciated.
I have not posted in a long time, but I always go here before I start working.
1993 f250 7.3l idi. changed the fuel filter back in Oct. put a wix filter on. Noticed the truck smoking when I stopped today and fuel is leaking at the bottom where the plastic cap screws onto the filter. It is definitely not leaking at the top. I have not put a mirror underneath to see what is going on. But I can't remember if there is a oring on the bottom. I know there is one on the top. Leaking pretty good. any help appreciated.
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there is an o-ring between the aluminum base and the filter, there is also a drain **** on the bottom of the filter base which could be open. both screw on, make sure they are both tight.
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I have read on some other posts there is also a washer on the drain valve.
if it is the oring, where would I get that at. I will know more tonight.
if it is the oring, where would I get that at. I will know more tonight.
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okay, my leak is at my drain valve at the bottom of the filter. as tight as it will go and still leaks. I used a wix 33217 filter. It says I can use a wix filter to eliminate the spin on bowl which I think will save time and money instead of looking for a plastic spin on bowl. Do I use the wix 33417 or the wix 33617. the oring was leaking also, i greased it and the leak was then just out of the drain. but it makes no sense to have so many leak points.
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