Water separator plug spins
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Water separator plug spins
I was servicing my new-to-me 2003 6.0 SD today. Once I completed the lower fuel filter replacement, I grabbed an Allen wrench and was surprised at how easily the plug turned. It never came out though. Then I went in the tightening direction and it spins and spins. No leaks though. What should I do?
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New cover and I'd also update to the Ford brass plug to save headaches down the road................you'll probably find all sorts of "growth" in there also..................if so inclined, you can move to the "new gen" HFCMs that don't include the "heater" feature.............will require a small harness change from the 3 banger to 2 banger.........
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I am in total overload about all the "updating " this truck needs. I bought it right so it's not quite a money pit. But Lordy, every component I think about working on needs to be re-sealed or replaced, All things I would like to do and fortunately I bought this in partnership with a friend so we are splitting the costs. Just in the oil and fuel filter change today I had to replace the lower fuel filter cover, oil drain plug and found out the separator plug is stripped so I need a new cover. I guess the only easy day was yesterday. I can't wait til we go after the HPOP! gonna be lots of goodies to replace and upgrade on that journey!
I'm grateful for this site and all the tech articles written by folks who have been there and own the t-shirt. My brain hurts from all the information I've taken in in the last week since we bought it.
I'm grateful for this site and all the tech articles written by folks who have been there and own the t-shirt. My brain hurts from all the information I've taken in in the last week since we bought it.
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OP --- 17 years on rubber is a long, long time --- orings, hydraulics, etc. Most military stuff, for example satellites, aircraft only have contracts that call for 15-yr useful lives..........................
Alternatively, try buying parts for most imports (my almost 20-yr Porsche costs a small fortune on parts -- thank gawd it's a turbo or I'd be shelling out $$$$$ for IMS bearings every 3-4 years).................while the Powerstrokes aren't cheap, they beat the crap out of new vehicle prices too, plus with the right mods/work you can build engines that can go 250,000 - 400,000 miles as the bottom ends are quite stout.........
Alternatively, try buying parts for most imports (my almost 20-yr Porsche costs a small fortune on parts -- thank gawd it's a turbo or I'd be shelling out $$$$$ for IMS bearings every 3-4 years).................while the Powerstrokes aren't cheap, they beat the crap out of new vehicle prices too, plus with the right mods/work you can build engines that can go 250,000 - 400,000 miles as the bottom ends are quite stout.........
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Heres a reasonable approach to the updates IMHO. Just take it a step at a time. Definetly get some gages/scanning tools to monitor things and figure what really needs updated at the moment. Dont throw parts at it until you get verification from scanning tools or known mileage. If you can get the plug out you may be able to use fuel resistant teflon tape to tighten it up for awhile (dont ask how I know).
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