Leaking Diesel....
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Leaking Diesel....
Noticed a few drops last week, on the back side of the oil pan, passenger side. Today, started the truck.....dripping diesel from that area. Changed my fuel filter last week, checked my seal, nothing coming out there (checked it while running). Looks like it is pooling on the top of the motor then dripping off the passenger rear side of the motor. Couldn't find any wet spots around the fuel filter canister, couldn't see any active dripping either. 97 Powerstroke, 4x4. Any ideas? Thanks
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I'm in the same boat. Small leak, but occasionally will drop a quart of fuel on the ground within a minute. My parents wont let me park in the driveway anymore, and my mileage dropped a little. Boo
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On the 97, the fuel restriction sensor is on the FPR, (located on the right side of the fuel canister). That is a problem leaker. Also could be the pump going bad, leaking from the weep hole.
Best bet is to totally degrease and dry the valley. Run engine and get good light and even a small mirror to pinpoint the leak.
Best bet is to totally degrease and dry the valley. Run engine and get good light and even a small mirror to pinpoint the leak.
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Kevin C. -- FPR, on the right side of the canister if your looking at it or from the driver seat? From looking at it a little before having to leave for work, looks like something from a fitting (maybe) on the drivers side, between the filter canister and the air filter box.
Plan to degrease and clean it all off this weekend. Thanks for input everyone!
Plan to degrease and clean it all off this weekend. Thanks for input everyone!
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Kevin C. -- FPR, on the right side of the canister if your looking at it or from the driver seat? From looking at it a little before having to leave for work, looks like something from a fitting (maybe) on the drivers side, between the filter canister and the air filter box.
Plan to degrease and clean it all off this weekend. Thanks for input everyone!
Plan to degrease and clean it all off this weekend. Thanks for input everyone!
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I would get you the part # but I'm not on my personal computer and dont have them all. I would just plug it with a brass plug. The wire being unhooked wont hurt anything. Just make sure you change ur fuel filter every other oil change.
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Thanks! Will clean it all up tomorrow and figure it out! I always keep up on changing the fuel filter, changing my oil, everything else.....I know it'll last as long as I take good care of it!
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Fuel Filter Restriction Sensor
(Ford) E8TZ-9S283-A
(International) 1809435C1
Also could be the wheep hole in the fuel pump, fuel lines, banjo bolt washers, o-ring of the fuel canister, etc.
Remember be careful if you change the sensor or use a plug, DONT OVERTHIGTHEN, or you will break de FPR.
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(Ford) E8TZ-9S283-A
(International) 1809435C1
Also could be the wheep hole in the fuel pump, fuel lines, banjo bolt washers, o-ring of the fuel canister, etc.
Remember be careful if you change the sensor or use a plug, DONT OVERTHIGTHEN, or you will break de FPR.
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Had the same problem and didnt take it too serious until I lost both tanks of diesel 80 miles away from home. Previous owner wasnt big on PM and never changed the fuel filter. Water ate a large hole through the bottom of the fuel filter bowl. PITA!
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So got in there and looked at everything. Started the truck and just watched for a few, noticed almost right away where it is leaking from. I'll try to put a picture on here to show where it is leaking from. .... Called local Ford service guys and they told me that they weren't familiar with the "Fuel Restriction Sensor". They told me I would have to buy the whole Fuel Filter Assembly ($500) or replace the Fuel Separater Canister ($370). Man do I hate gettin the whole runaround......
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I think you need more posts to do it. And change the dealer for another one. 
that service guys seems to not know anything. 
that service guys seems to not know anything.
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Look here, https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...-write-up.html The second picture down with the arrow pointing to it is where I am guessing it is from. Goes into detail with part numbers on how to fix.
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You guessed right! It was a pretty steady drip coming out of there once I started it. Now I've got the part #, can get it fixed tomorrow. Thanks all!
Oh and about finding another dealer for info....I used to go to the better one, but they closed their doors a few months back.....
Oh and about finding another dealer for info....I used to go to the better one, but they closed their doors a few months back.....