Diesel dripping from engine
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I had the same problem last weak. I took about an 1/8 turn on two of the torq screws and seems to have stopped. After tightning the screws I dried off the top of the block and cleaned it off with brake clean and so far no more leak
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Originally Posted by amiller93
Keep a close eye on it, it seems that the ULSD is especally hard on those o-rings, it might just be coincidence but there have been a rash of them since it started comming to market.
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Just ordered up the PTFE O-rings from McMaster to take care of my new leak. I'm wondering about pressure in the fuel system. Is there anything I need to do to relieve the pressure prior to opening the valve and draining the cup?
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Thanks Clem! And thanks everyone once again for this forum! My ball joint replacement didn't go as smoothly as everyone elses. But I at least knew what to expect, and what needed to be done. You guys rule!
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checked on the motor and developed a leak again so I went to a local hydrolic shop and got new rings that were rated for diesel fuel for a buck a piece. couldn't find the right ones at lowes or hd. Arter looking at the old rings, they just seem to be wore out. they were extremely hard and flat. I don't think it is the ulsd I think these o rings are just showing there age.
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O-Rings available - Screw the dealer!
I have needed to replace my drain valve o-rings for a while, a repair I made using Danco #90 about 3 years ago. I have tried to find a local retail supplier for viton o-rings in the greater Los angeles area with little luck. Today, I just ordered a pack of 25 Viton AND a pack of 10 PTFE o-rings for about $15 total from McMaster-Carr. They happen to be based in Santa Fe Springs and I will have my o-rings tomorrow. I figured that I have spent that much (and more!) in time and driving locally in my search. If anybody needs these 0-rings in the future, and while my oversupply holds out, contact me at "chardagha@verizon.net" and I will send them out.
Side note: Use the AS568B # -202 in order to assure correct sizing when inquiring about these o-rings.
Chardagha
Side note: Use the AS568B # -202 in order to assure correct sizing when inquiring about these o-rings.
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Originally Posted by amiller93
Keep a close eye on it, it seems that the ULSD is especally hard on those o-rings, it might just be coincidence but there have been a rash of them since it started comming to market.
I ordered the O rings from dFuser and they stopped the leak.
But what a pain in the *** to install two f'n O rings.
Thanks for the link and the advice all.
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I just did the o-ring change out and still have a leak at the same spot. I bought the mc master carr ptfe o-rings and I had to press them in to the plastic piece with the vice
there was no way i could get them in with my hand. now when i tried to tighten the screws just a little more it feels like one of them might be stripping
any ideas? Should i get the vitom o-rings instead? try again(since you get 10 in a bag)??
there was no way i could get them in with my hand. now when i tried to tighten the screws just a little more it feels like one of them might be stripping any ideas? Should i get the vitom o-rings instead? try again(since you get 10 in a bag)??
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Hopefully the screws are not stripped.
The "O" Rings I recieved from Dfuser needed a little white lithiun grease to hold them in place while the drain assy. is repositioned.
They did not need to be pressed in. I think you have the wrong size "O" rings.
BTW mine are holding fuel in fine.
The "O" Rings I recieved from Dfuser needed a little white lithiun grease to hold them in place while the drain assy. is repositioned.
They did not need to be pressed in. I think you have the wrong size "O" rings.
BTW mine are holding fuel in fine.
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