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Old Nov 7, 2012 | 02:07 PM
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help fuel leak (injector)?

this morning i smelt diesel fuel while at the light. just walked outside and there is a small dip spot on the passenger side. smells like diesel. my thought is the injectors could be leaking. it was cold this morning.

how difficult is it to repair? what should i expect the cost from the stealship?

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7.3 crew cab 220,000 miles on it
 
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Old Nov 7, 2012 | 02:16 PM
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More than likely its the fuel bowl or possably the passenger side fuel line leaking where it is held by a small clamp down in the valley to the left of the turbo. Try to locate it with the truck running. The fuel line is a hard line. Wear goggles.
 
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Old Nov 7, 2012 | 02:19 PM
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It's most likely you're fuel bowl drain valve. The o-rings dry up and begin to leak. Look here:

#7-007 Fuel Drain Valve O-rings - Viton type B - Set of 3
 
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Old Nov 8, 2012 | 09:59 AM
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Thanks Robert, believe that is what i need. Love this site you guys are awesome
 
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Old Nov 8, 2012 | 10:09 AM
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Have you checked the degas (coolant) bottle. To make sure there's no diesel in it?
 
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Old Dec 22, 2012 | 09:25 AM
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No haven't checked the coolant why do that? But I will
 
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