Looking for some advise - Just had an oil change done at the dealer and also had them check for a leak due to excessive diesel smell under the hood. Dealer said a "T" on the fuel return line was leaking and other lines in the area might also be leaking. It was on Saturday so he couldnt dig too deep into it. He recommended changing the lines (lines associated to the T) and the banjo bolts. Dlr didn't think it would be covered under Warr.. and would be ~ $590. I dont do too much work myself on the truck due to limmited tools. Just looking for options and if anyone has had a similar problem??

Its a 2001 auto 4x4 with about 70k miles on it.

Thanks, madoco

 

I don't know exactly what the dealer is quoting to do so I can't throw rocks at them. Although it does sound a bit steep. You should get under the hood and wipe things down and maybe spray some brake clean in there and check for yourself as to exactly what is leaking. It may be just a loose clamp or a hose getting hard or a banjo bolt that needs to be torqued, or maybe a leaking fuel filter. There are many things to cause your problem and you have to dry things out and run it to find the problem(s). Check back with your results and we will go from there. Good luck

 

If it is the return tee, it has o rings that seal it.

 

Thoroughly clean the area and sprinkle baby powder (yes, baby powder) around the area. Drive around a while and check for leaks. They will be much easier to spot this way. This also works for oil leaks.

 

Honesty... I never thought of that one...

On the funny side...

Make sure it's johnson & Johnson so you can baby your baby!

 

Much easier way than baby powder is after you clean it and dries is to spray the suspect area down with aerosol athletics' foot powder. It sticks better than baby powder and is easier to get on.

 

maybe this explains why some vehicles have engines that look so filthy and nasty to work on and after you wash them they are so sparkeling clean and soft.