Fuel Canister/Water Separator Leak

[McDermott]

I've got a fuel leak from the back of my fuel filter canister. Looks like the rear banjo bolt. When the truck is idling, it drips and is easy to spot. It's not from the line, it drips from above that.

Anyone know the torque spec on that bolt? Seems easy enough to order some banjo bolt washers to replace, but looks a little tight back there.

It's a 2003 Ram 2500 standard output Cummins

Thanks!

 

[Bob4x4]

The 2003 came with a fuel pump mounted on the back side of the filter.There was a factory retrofit kit that replaced the pump with an adapter.You need to get a closer look to see exactly what you have and where it is leaking

 

[McDermott]

Thanks Bob! That explains why I don't have a fuel pump on the back side. I just got parts from Geno's and plan to remove the canister this weekend / start replacing the rubber grommets and banjo washers. It's 17 years old. I suspect the rubber has just given out.

 

[Ozymandias]

Pull the plastic wheel well instead, then you jave plenty of room to work on that unit.
No need to tear the whole system apart for it.