1997 7.3 psd fuel pump leaking?

[mzimmer5]

Truck was put in the local shop about a month ago for stalling out and was diagnosed with a bad cps and a leaky fuel pump. Cps has been changed and truck is running good except for the leaking fuel pump. Went to begin the removal process and couldnt see any fuel in the valley, but its definately on the ground. My question is how can i be sure the pump is the faulty equip and any tips on the job is always helpful. This is my first diesel and im a little concerned about tearin into it, been a gasser mech for years

[mzimmer5]

OK one more quick question...is the banjo bolt the pipe style fitting the goes into the bottom rear of the pump or is there another bolt that i cant see. About to start this repair and any and all help is greatly appreciated. Truck is down and money has stopped plz help

[vitalidle]

I can't help, but I will bump your post to the top!

If you lay ontop very carefully with the motor running you can use a mirror or if its bad enough on the pass side you will see the weep hole weeping fuel out. That is the most common. Other places to look are the fuel lines to the heads. The banjo bolt can be removed with a box end wrench with the turbo still on. You can actually get it out after you break it loose by using a 1/4 air wratchet and a swivel.

Oh and one more thing. Once you get the banjo, 2 bolts, and fuel lines be very careful to lift straight up on it.

[vitalidle]

Looks like Jon has you hooked up, but here is a good thread for you to check out alsoI Have a fuel leak!!!! Need help!!! ARGHhh!!>>>....

[mzimmer5]

ok,, banjo bolt is just about out (what a pain ), another quick question. Should i loosen the fuel filter housing (black threaded cap on top). I cant see another way to get the bottom line off. Also no new bottom line is avail and i am told it is a return line and i can just use regular fuel line is that tru?

[mzimmer5]

ok, so i got the hoses off and new ones installed, gonna hook everything else bck up and giv er a test in a few minutes...am i gonna have to prime the system and if so how does one do that

[vitalidle]

Charge your batteries up and keep cranking Don't smoke your starter though I would crank 10-20 seconds at a time and let the starter cool down for a few minutes each time.

[mzimmer5]

Job is all done and i am happy to report a brilliant success thanx to all of u . Turned it over once and it fired right up as if it never lost any fuel, all is dry and a roadtest is scheduled for tommorrow. Again thanx a bunch for all the help !