Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Fuel leak

[Jbeck]

2001 24 valve with fuel leak at back of motor near firewall out of view. I think it is an injector return line? My truck leaves a diesel spill if I idle maybe a drip every two seconds. Any ideas?

 

[rkressg]

It could be #6.
Is it hard to start after being turned off for a while, specifically, if the truck is parked facing up hill?

There is a fuel return line in the back of the head (dead center in the back), which can not be seen from the top (you can see it from under the truck around the transmission).

DO not check for fuel leaks with your hand while the engine is running. There is a tremendous amount of pressure in the higher pressure lines. Use a piece of cardboard, and hold it around the fuel line connections.

 

[dkoldno7]

Hello,I had the same type of leak on my 02,turned out to be gasket on return line on back of head. Good luck



DK