1999 Ford F350 fuel leak

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1999 FORD F-350
V8
4WD
AUTOMATIC
177,500 MILES

I have had a leak twice when starting my diesel in very cold temps when not plugged in -5 to 10 F. The fuel seems to come out of the fuel filter housing lid but it stops after letting it idle a couple of min It does not seem to happen with it warmer or plugged in Thank you

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Have you replaced the filter/gasket yet?

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Monday, March 2nd, 2009 AT 9:34 PM

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Yes it was replaced

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Sunday, March 8th, 2009 AT 11:45 AM

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Be aware that there are "different lid/filter" combinations - I've seen a new filter that came WITH a lid and filters not compatable with lid, etc. One time I saw an "incorrect" filter short the fuel heater in the bottom of hsng resulting in a crank-no start 'cause the glow plugs are linked to the same circuit. I'd inspect the gasket & sealing surfaces on the lid & hsng closely.

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Sunday, March 8th, 2009 AT 12:38 PM