Fix your fuel leak from filter drain valve

[boozer88]

I have a 1997 7.3 powerstroke that is still leaking. I replaced the lift pump that was leaking. Now I found a leak that is leaking from the sensor (??) that gauges if there is water in the fuel, on the fuel cannister. Can I just fix that or just replace the whole cannister??? Thx!!

[bugman]

You will get more and faster help if you post down in the regular forums. As far as the leak yes you can replace the sensor or if you would like just remove it and put a pipe plug in its place. If you plug it off just remember to drain the housing every now and then to keep water out of the injectors.

Jim

[oldrebuiltdodge]

Can the drain valve pull air, but not leak any fuel??? Truck starts then dies by loosing fuel pressure.

[MustangMatt96GT]

Is this the leak off of the back of the engine coming off the bellhousing/starter area?

Thanks... only happens when cold

[mcr96]

Mine just started leaking the other day in the same area, just looked at valley and don't see any puddling ..... is it still the bowl drain "O" rings??

[CVB Fireman]

Originally Posted by musstag

My 95 Ps 7.3 is leaking bad!! It began stalling now and then. Then I noticed stains on the driveway, thought tranny was leaking, it was diesel fuel. Its deep enuff in the block valley to splash with you fingers.... A mech has removed all but the filer housing and can't find the leak yet... what do you think, could this post be about what is wrong ???

yess i have the same problem if you figure it out please let me know i just replaced all the hose lines. and it seems it only leaks when it wants to

[cobra428]

Guys, don't forget about the fuel pump... it has a weep hole in the side of it and when it is bad, it can also leak!!!

Gary

[gr8diver]

I got a 96 F250 4X4 7.3 with same leak....pooling by the turbo...it started when the filter was changed...I called a shop I use and the 2 fixes he gave was replacing/reseating the filter about $100 and lift pump about $750....

[JoeWilly]

Originally Posted by musstag

My 95 Ps 7.3 is leaking bad!! It began stalling now and then. Then I noticed stains on the driveway, thought tranny was leaking, it was diesel fuel. Its deep enuff in the block valley to splash with you fingers.... A mech has removed all but the filer housing and can't find the leak yet... what do you think, could this post be about what is wrong ???

I found the culprit/leak called the Fuel Restriction Sensor. Search this website. One post said prior to 97, it's located on the bottom of the fuel bowl. My 97 is on the top. On my way now to H Cheapo for the plug

[dlingner]

Trying to replace my fuel filter on a truck I bought this weekend. "Water in Fuel" light is on. My drain valve does not seem to want to open. Is there a trick to it? I am afraid to force it and break something...

My valve is black/grey and located in front passenger side of bowl.

Yesterday I went to replace the fuel filter, old one quite dirty, couldn't open valve so I sopped all fuel up in bowl with very clean rags. It will left about a 1/4 inch of liquid in the bottom. (Stuff in the way preventing getting rags all the way down there.) I put in new fuel filter. Now light goes off and on (mostly on) so I must have gotten some water out. Assuming I can get valve open, can I now just open it and let rest of water out?

Thanks,

Dave


95 F350 Powerstroke Crew Cab Dually Manual 5 Speed.

[jtgroover]

Thanks for the info

[bozo 442]

Originally Posted by jtownes14

Hey. I have a 1996 Ford F350 7.3 Power-Stroke. I have diesel puddled on top of my engine and disel dripping down on the trans and starter. Is this what you are referring to? HELP...

jtownes14

I have the same problem I replaced the o ring and the hoses it still leaks Helpppp. Bozo 442

[PIPEPRO304]

For what it's worth, my fuel leak was from the left fuel return hose, which had rubbed on the hpop for 14 yrs. and got a wear spot. I wrapped it(leak area)with some hi perf tape made for leaks, then put the id tag over the tape, and used a small hose clamp over the
tag, just to hold until I could get a new hose. I have the new hose, however, it will take a
crowfoot 12pt to loosen the 9/16 swivel fitting from the head, which I don't have, yet. I had a tuff time finding that leak.......

[Knunch]

My 95 f350 7.3 required the fuel filter housing to be replaced. The canister was rotted through at the bottom. The guy who sold it to me had cobbled iT up with some kind of epoxy I think... and it went bad after a few months. Was over $300 to replace. I guess It pays to blow the water out thru the valve once in a while. There's at least a couple hose connects under the bottom that I thought must be leaking.....turns out pinhole leaks in the most expensive component,

[714RANGER]

I have a 97 F-250. Mechanic says fuel bowl and drain valve are bad. Quoted $700 to fix and replace both. Is this a really complicated fix or something a mechanically inclined person do? Any help would be greatly appreciated.