Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) found leak what to replace

[gottorq33]

okay finally figured out hard start. Had vp44 replaced month ago all was fine couple days ago hardstart when cold then couple days fine past 2 days cranks and cranks to start fuel leaking on ground friend at dodge put dye in fuel and says it is coming from number 6 injector only at the bottom of the nut but nut is torqued correct why would this just start should I replace connector tube could it have gone bad on its own or is there some other culprite or should I replace fuel line too????? or could something have gone wrong with my injectors they are Don M mach5's they only have about 3000 miles on them gotta get this fixed asap but dont wanna do twice

 

[SEmerson]

just loosen it up wiggle it around and retighten. It probly just didn't seat right.

 

[gottorq33]

why didnt it leak before it should have done it from the beginning right???? or could it have moved over time

 

[SEmerson]

I have found that after thay are off you need to watch them for a few weeks. I have had some start to leak later.

 

[AKAMAC]

The transfer tube will hold the injector out of seat position. The result is leaking from the line entrance area.

You will need to loosen the injector and lightly pry the transfer tube away from the head with line removed. You can "pry" the tube out with a small screwdriver and push the now free injector down. You can feel it seat! Been there done this.

The only other possibility is a bad transfer tube... . not likley... .

Good luck, Mike

 

[gottorq33]

well after spending 90. 00 and driving and 1hr to the cummins power systems warehouse (open to get parts till 12 am ) cummins is the best I bought the #6 fuel line,injector tube and oring which is what the problem was part of oring had went bye bye but I replaced all just to be safe truck starts like a champ. Are orings known to go bad on the injector tubes ????? I still cant believe that you can go into cummins till 12 midnite and buy a part that is awesome