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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 07:13 AM
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Question fuel leak

on the top of the fuel filter/water sep.there is a rectangle plug in , i think its the fuel heater.THE STUPID THING LEAKS!i i live in mid west GA..IT gets in 30's perty often and the 20's once and a while.can i unplug that thing.i always warm it up about 15 fo 20 mins in mornings.fuel costs to much to let it leak on the ground. please give opinions.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 10:03 AM
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That is the fuel heater, there are 2 orings one seals the heater assy to the header body, the other seals the terminal to the heater innerds.

Click on my name and email me or PM me an email addy and I will send pics....... some disassy required.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 12:09 PM
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pm is full can't send till clear some space.can i unplug not cold here or does it matter. still want pics.let me know when cleared some space. thanks for your help,Robby
 
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