Smelling Fuel?
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Smelling Fuel?
Drove to work today and noticed a string whiff of diesel after I shut it off and walked around the front end. No noticeable drips or puddles to speak of. Fuel filters have been changed a couple months ago with new gaskets (no issues there). Is this a sign of an injector or fuel rail problem?
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Had a similar issue. Would get a slight whiff of diesel when I got out of my X. Mine was the fuel pressure regulator O ring. It was flat. Was not obvious. Found by wiping finger under the FPR cap. Replaced O ring and it went away.
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Exactly what I was going to suggest checking.
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Thanks guys
As usual, you're right again. Checke it this morning and sure enough it was wet and dripping....giggidty. Ordered the whole blue spring upgrade from amazon to get the gasket (couldnt see paying 3X that for FoMoCo). I'll let you know how it goes.
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