Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) 97 fuel Filter drain valve leaking

[Rustymule]

Have 97 with the drop in fuel filter and the fuel filter drain valve seem to be leaking causing a hard start problem in the morning. It doesn't crank like a Ford or anything like that, but just haa to turn over 3 or 4 times before starting. Does this valve have a history of problems? Can it be replaced or do you have to replace the whole can? Thanks guys

 

[GAmes]

Have you confirmed it is the drain valve? Have you changed the filter recently and maybe pinched the top o-ring? The only problem I've ever had with mine is the center bolt that comes from the bottom of the housing broke. I replaced it with a #8 grade hardened bolt. It is SAE by the way, not metric.