Does anyone have any idea where I could get the fuel filter canister drain valve for a 99 Dodge Cummins Ram? I believe the Mopar part number is 4882439. Cummins says it is a Mopar only part so they do not have it, and Mopar says it was discontinued in 2008 and they do not have any. I have attached an image of the part.

 

If it's just leaking just replace the orings inside it.

 

Any suggestion where to get those and make sure they are the right ones?

 

Most auto parts stores have an o-ring selection in a box. It's pretty easy to find the right one. I have done this for several different things with no problem.lol

 

I tried but no parts stores, nor an excavator company w/a big shop, an implement company, none of them had the right size o-ring.

 

How about a hydraulics/hose shop?

Where are you in MT?

 

I'm in a little town of 800 people where the closest town w/businesses that could help being 50 miles away. I plan to call an hydraulic shop tomorrow and check with a few other salvage possibilities. It is ridiculous one cannot get parts for something only 14 years old. These Cummins last for 300,000. I'm just approaching 100,000.

 

Possilby try an a/c shop, they should have all types of o-rings.
woops...probably not many a/c shops in MT.

 

Got some at a local hydraulic shop but now the top of the drain is leaking when I open it, so will need a replacement.

 

you should think about by passing the old canister and plug in a filter on the frame rail.. order parts online and have them shipped... upgrade your lift pump at the same time

 

Redlinear can find/get you parts....

 

Genos sells the earlier '94-'96 style filter housing as a swap for the later leak prone unit you have.
I have a that same filter on a '97 that is acting like it gets air in the system when it is not running for a bit.
My guess is it is that filter housing...or air getting in a line.
I am getting a fuel filter for it next week and will take a look at it.