1999 Ford F350 fuel leak

Tiny
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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
Saturday, February 28th, 2009 AT 6:47 PM

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Tiny
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Have you replaced the filter/gasket yet?
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Monday, March 2nd, 2009 AT 9:34 PM
Tiny
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Yes it was replaced
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Sunday, March 8th, 2009 AT 11:45 AM
Tiny
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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

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