Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Diesel fuel leak.....Please help to ID

[roperteacher]

Good evening! My 2002 is dripping a little fuel from the drivers side to the left of the oil pan. I took a picture and here it is. Leaving about a quarter sized drip on the floor under the truck... Is this the VP 44 area??? Thanks!! I am 3rd genner so not sure here...

 

[Bob4x4]

Most likely source would be the lift pump... ... ... ... .



Bob

 

[roperteacher]

Thanks so much Bob!!

 

[roperteacher]

Approx cost of a lift pump?

 

[Bob4x4]

Approx cost of a lift pump?

The day of the cheap campain pump from Cummins is gone. You can find aftermarket Carter pumps to work from many of your car parts houses. The Cummins will be about 180-190 now.



Bob

 

[JDiehl]

Go with an after market pump and ditch the stock setup!!!

 

[Hitec.Redneck]

If you want a 70$ stock lift pump call Steven at 901-345 3270. $70 plus shipping and he will ship anywhere. If you are going to change it out you might as well order the relocation kit and relocate it to the frame near the tank. My original lift pump is still producing 13 psi at idle and 9 at wot after relocating it to the frame with over 165K miles. I have a new pump to replace it with, cost 70$ from Steve.



Hope this helps.

 

[Allnew2Me]

Just another thought, before you spend money on a new pump. Check the water drain on the fuel filter housing. If you recently drained the water it may not have closed all the way and may be seeping a bit.

 

[KLockliear]

I agree with Allnew2Me. I had to replace mine at 95k, and the new one is leaking again. At $20, they're not expensive, but a PITA to smell the fuel. Easy to change too... just 4 torx bits.

 

[roperteacher]

Thanks for the suggestions, I will take a look at it before monday when i take it in. .

 

[KLockliear]

Best course of action is to get some brake cleaner and spray it all off dry, then see where the leak is coming from.