I replaced the main fuel filter this weekend and have had leakage ever since.
The PO used an aluminum washer on the hollow bolt. I replaced it with a copper washer from the dealer. I also got a new O ring that goes on the hollow bolt (about 1/3 of the way up from the other end of the bolt)
I've found that with more tightening the leak would be less, but I'm worried about cracking the housing if I tighten it any more.
Does anyone have any info on the torque for the hollow bolt? How much can you tighten this thing without causing some damage?
Thanks.
David
83 300DT
The PO used an aluminum washer on the hollow bolt. I replaced it with a copper washer from the dealer. I also got a new O ring that goes on the hollow bolt (about 1/3 of the way up from the other end of the bolt)
I've found that with more tightening the leak would be less, but I'm worried about cracking the housing if I tighten it any more.
Does anyone have any info on the torque for the hollow bolt? How much can you tighten this thing without causing some damage?
Thanks.
David
83 300DT