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Finding fuel leaks

08-20-2002, 10:22 PM

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Blakers

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Finding fuel leaks

I've been smelling a slight fuel oil smell when I shut down my truck. Today I looker under her and found a drop hanging on one of the oil pan bolts under the fuel filter. The side of the engine block is slightly damp from fuel too. The gasket on the fuel filter looks to be good and no fuel on the filter.

Where is the most common place for a fuel leak to develop in that area?

Thanks,

Blake

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