Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) leaking injector lines

[RolandJ]

i took all lines off to do injectoin pump put back on and they were leaking. took them all back on and nleaned all the threads and what not put everything back on and its dripping. im going to order new lines, my question is im goin away on vacation is it ok to drive it besides it dripping an making a mess ?:{

 

[jkalchik]

I certainly wouldn't! Leaking diesel under pressure is a fire hazard.

 

[RolandJ]

anyway to tell exactly wear its coming from ? it almost seems like its coming from the pump.

 

[rotohead]

Try sprinkling some baby powder around. You can usually see where it's leaking that way.
I just replaced only one line and they were $40 a piece from Cummins. Replacing all of them could be expensive.
Try putting a small amount of grease on the head of the injector line and the threads on the nut. When you tighten the nut try to keep the line from 'following' the nut around. Some lines have a angle that has a tendancy to do that and bind up. Good luck.

 

[RolandJ]

Try sprinkling some baby powder around. You can usually see where it's leaking that way.

I just replaced only one line and they were $40 a piece from Cummins. Replacing all of them could be expensive.

Try putting a small amount of grease on the head of the injector line and the threads on the nut. When you tighten the nut try to keep the line from 'following' the nut around. Some lines have a angle that has a tendancy to do that and bind up. Good luck.

can you tell me where you called to get yours becuse every place i called was 80 bucks or more thats rediciolus for fuel lines :{

 

[rotohead]

can you tell me where you called to get yours becuse every place i called was 80 bucks or more thats rediciolus for fuel lines :{

I'm so very sorry... I got it wrong. I just looked at the invoice again and it was $81. 20 (including tax) for part #3943769, injector fuel supply from Cummins here in Reno. I must have had a senior moment and had $40 stuck in my head.
I agree, if you had to replace the whole bundle that could really hurt and I don't know anywhere else you could get one beside the junk yard and I doubt they would just sell one line off a wrecked truck.
Sorry again for posting inaccurate info.

 

[RolandJ]

no big deal just wanted to make sure i wasnt getting screwed