Leaking Water/Oil Separator
 

Hello, I'm new here and I don't know if this has been discussed before; I scanned the old threads quickly -- but there are a LOT!

Anyway -- I have just recently purchased an 89 with a 7.3 Diesel. Now I'm familiar pretty much with these Internationals because I have owned an '87 for awhile (see my profile pics). But on that truck that I purchased from an old diesel mechanic had the water/fuel separator completely disconnected -- he once told me because he was "tired of it leaking" and didn't worry about the water in the fuel issue. I think it has of course eroded the sleeves but that's another story for another day.

Anyway -- so I have this '89 with the original factory setup that I want to keep, but its leaking like a sieve. I put in an order for a new filter, the bottom sensor assembly, so I'm hoping that will solve the problem, but I'm concerned as I've heard many times before that these had a reputation for leakage.

Is this true? If so, has anyone managed a fix for this?

Pre-Power Stroke Diesel (7.3L IDI & 6.9L) - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums Here is a link to the IDI diesel page, better to ask the guys there.
However the older water seperator canister on the drivers side firewall did give trouble but the newer type seems pretty good.

Thanks! Will check it out!