WARNING about the fuel water seperator cap on frame

[09stroker]

Well the cheap *** i am i was going to change the fuel filters on my 2011. Got the filters from an online source much cheaper than the dealer was almost by 1/2. Bought the 32mm socket for removing the cap on frame to access filter. Got my 1/2 drive socket wrench crawled under truck & put socket on wrench then onto 32mm PLASTIC nut on cap. Went to turn it counter clockwise as directions say in manual & the DAMN PLASTIC NUT broke off. So now fuel is spewing out of the hole where the nut used to be. So now calling around to every dealer in my area & no one stocks one, too new of a part.. Found one in Midland,Tx but they wont sell it, its for the shop only..

Finally found one in Hobbs New Mexico & they are going to overnite it too me... Well woulda been cheaper to let dealer change it now...

Don't use the 32mm socket to remove, get a strap wrench or pipe wrench to turn the cap with....

[09stroker]

Update. I expoxied the nut back into the cap. Wonder if it will hold ??????. Used some 5 minute epoxy.... Will the diesel make it weak over time...

[08pwrstrokr6.4]

it shouldnt.depends on type.find some that is used for patching fuel tanks and you should be good to go

[09stroker]

Its just 5 minute epoxy like you buy in a store.. Has a hardener & epoxy that you mix together...I already did, just letting it set up & harden..

[08pwrstrokr6.4]

yea it should be good to go as long as it says ok for fuel tanks or something besides do not use near fuel on the package.most two part epoxies are good stuff.i personally like the stuff that comes as a roll with the base in the middle and you just knead it together.that or jb weld.jb weld is some tuff ****.i knew a guy once that got tired of doing head gaskets so he jb welded his heads on (total dumbass) and never had another leaky head.

[TEX420]

Originally Posted by 09stroker

Found one in Midland,Tx but they wont sell it, its for the shop only..

Yeah, i'm from Midland and the dealerships here are
That doesn't surprise me at all lol

[09stroker]

Guy in parts in Midland,Tx says was going to call me back after talking with his manager about selling me the part. Still no call back....Oh well found one...

Put it all back together after epoxing the nut back on & all is good so far... No leaks & the truck runs.....

[Albin]

Is this the first time it's been changed? Sounds like either a) it was installed and overtorqued, b) installed without any oil on the threads.

I hear there's a billet AL cap available but have no idea on sources or cost.

Good luck.

Al

[09stroker]

First time its ever been changed.. It was tight as heck... Had to use a 24" pipe wrench ato get loose...Just wish now woulda let dealer do it. That way they coulda paid for the new part...

[Albin]

Ok. Did you oil the threads and o-ring when you installed the new one?

Good luck.

Al