2005 Leaking Diesel...
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Tuned
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2005 Leaking Diesel...
I had two injectors replaced on the drivers side last month,
and now diesel is seeping down from that side, all the way to
dripping on the ground a bit.
Obviously I need to take it back to the dealer, but before I
do can anyone here give me a hint as to what they most
likely failed to tighten or ???
Thanks!
John
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2005 EXCURSION LIMITED-options (everything) equipped Eddie Bauer edition 4X4 PSD
4" FabTech lift/level, Bilstein $$ mono-gas shocks, Rancho Steering Stabilizer
Silverstar 9005 fog and H13ST headlights + wiring mod to run high beam and fogs together,
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and now diesel is seeping down from that side, all the way to
dripping on the ground a bit.
Obviously I need to take it back to the dealer, but before I
do can anyone here give me a hint as to what they most
likely failed to tighten or ???
Thanks!
John
Quietman
www.roenation.com
2005 EXCURSION LIMITED-options (everything) equipped Eddie Bauer edition 4X4 PSD
4" FabTech lift/level, Bilstein $$ mono-gas shocks, Rancho Steering Stabilizer
Silverstar 9005 fog and H13ST headlights + wiring mod to run high beam and fogs together,
BFG 315/75/16 AT KO's on Factory Mags, 22" front and 18" rear rain-x wipers, Auto
-zone aftermarket voltage gauge, LANDYOT Generation II Radius Rods,
Ford factory hood insulator, Mojave Pin-Striping
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If you see the fuel dripping on the driver side of the engine, it's more likely at the engine mounted fuel filter area : cracked filter cap, incorrectly tightened fuel cap, fuel feed and return lines, pressure test port plug, or fuel pressure regulator. These are where I would start.
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Now it won't start, either...
Thanks for the replys.
I took a look at the fuel filter and assorted plumbing, and it is difinetely
leaking from one of the fittings on the lower part.
The upper/sides and cap are dry.
When I turn the key to "run" and wait while watching the bottom, a
drop or two drips off the fittings while the pump is running.
Then no more, but the engine will not start.
I guess I am going to have to have the truck towed to the dealer,
I just hope they "man up" and reimburse me for me troubles caused
by thier careless tech.
Thanks again.
john
I took a look at the fuel filter and assorted plumbing, and it is difinetely
leaking from one of the fittings on the lower part.
The upper/sides and cap are dry.
When I turn the key to "run" and wait while watching the bottom, a
drop or two drips off the fittings while the pump is running.
Then no more, but the engine will not start.
I guess I am going to have to have the truck towed to the dealer,
I just hope they "man up" and reimburse me for me troubles caused
by thier careless tech.
Thanks again.
john
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The engine not starting is a new developement.
Yesterday I smelled diesel, and noticed the bottom of the
engine mounted fuel filter was dripping off the fittings, while
the upper part/sides and cap and seam were dry.
Today when I went to start after the truck had sat over-night
it cranks but will not start.
It is at the dealer now, so they can figure out what the tech
screwed up.
john
Yesterday I smelled diesel, and noticed the bottom of the
engine mounted fuel filter was dripping off the fittings, while
the upper part/sides and cap and seam were dry.
Today when I went to start after the truck had sat over-night
it cranks but will not start.
It is at the dealer now, so they can figure out what the tech
screwed up.
john
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Well, you've probably had a leak on the feed/pressure side, so it did drain the upper filter out overnight.
I hope everything goes well for you with the dealer.
I hope everything goes well for you with the dealer.
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that it is unrelated.
I have had two other warranty repairs performed at this dealership (injectors and butterfly-valve intake elbow thingy) and both times
the tech forgot to put everything back and tight. So forgive me if
my expectations run in a certain direction.
john
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Results!
I am driving the rig again.
The dealer:
"Replaced the fuel regulator and o rings"
"Replaced the FICM"
"Replaced fuel injector #8"
"compression washer had failed"
I paid $100, which I will most likely get back with a check
from FoMoCo (happened last two times)
I had AAA tow my rig to the dealer so that was "free"
Took mon-wed, but I have extra vehicles, so no biggie.
john
The dealer:
"Replaced the fuel regulator and o rings"
"Replaced the FICM"
"Replaced fuel injector #8"
"compression washer had failed"
I paid $100, which I will most likely get back with a check
from FoMoCo (happened last two times)
I had AAA tow my rig to the dealer so that was "free"
Took mon-wed, but I have extra vehicles, so no biggie.
john