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Old Mar 15, 2017 | 06:33 PM
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Fuel Leak Question

I've repaired a few fuel leaks on OBS 7.3 trucks before. It has been awhile since I've messed with one, but I'm trying to help a buddy track down a fuel leak. My question is this: Is it common for the actual lift pump to leak? I've got a dry area between the fuel bowl and lift pump. The crevice behind the fuel pump has a puddle and is dripping on the ground. Only place I can figure its leaking from is the actual pump. Doesn't appear to be coming from the banjo bolt on the back of the pump. Just wondering if I'm thinking correctly?
 
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Yes the pumps have a weep hole just like water pumps do.
 
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Yes the pumps have a weep hole just like water pumps do.
I guess the course of action is pump replacement correct?
 
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And replace the little short hoses between bowl and pump while you're at it.
 
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Thanks guys.
 
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