L345DT TLB: Over the week I replaced the glow plugs (one was dead and the others SLOWWWW to heat and the forum indicated I should change the whole set), changed the fuel filter (nasty), air filter (filthy), and the oil and filter. The fourth glow plug necessitated removing the first two injector lines to get access to the glow plug.
After futzing around and finally getting all the air out of the lines I am up and running again. BUT, when I loosened number two line at the pump the entire number two injector pump assembly came loose before the line compression fitting came loose. I have reefed the fittings tight until I plumb scared that I'm going to really screw something up. Inspite of it all I still have a slight weeping/seeping of fuel from around the base of the injector assembly at the pump. Perhaps it is seeping down the compression fitting and only looks like it is at the threaded base??? But when I wipe it it sure looks like it is seeping up from the threads. What am I missing here? Is there some kind of sealant or teflon thread that can help? I searched the forum and have not come up with a good answer for my dilemna.
After futzing around and finally getting all the air out of the lines I am up and running again. BUT, when I loosened number two line at the pump the entire number two injector pump assembly came loose before the line compression fitting came loose. I have reefed the fittings tight until I plumb scared that I'm going to really screw something up. Inspite of it all I still have a slight weeping/seeping of fuel from around the base of the injector assembly at the pump. Perhaps it is seeping down the compression fitting and only looks like it is at the threaded base??? But when I wipe it it sure looks like it is seeping up from the threads. What am I missing here? Is there some kind of sealant or teflon thread that can help? I searched the forum and have not come up with a good answer for my dilemna.