Hi! I put a dab of silicone grease in my fuel heater connector.
It will prevent air from being sucked in and may also transfer heat away from the pins.
I have never had air leak problems but hope to prevent them!
LK
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| Author: | fatweasel [ Sat Jul 21, 2007 1:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Fuel Heater Fitting Spitting Air/Fuel During Priming |
I was changing the water seperating filter this afternoon. I primed the fuel system before connecting the two instrument fittings. After about 10 to 15 pumps, I started getting air/fuel spitting out of the point where the fuel heater wire connects to the puck. I cleaned everything up and got the air bled out. Seems to be running fine. I think I read someone else had seen the same thig as well. I will call the dealership on Monday and see what they think. |
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| Author: | Cowcatcher [ Sat Jul 21, 2007 2:19 pm ] |
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Lots here about this problem. Report it here: http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/vie ... hp?t=21971 Talk about it here: http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/vie ... sc&start=0 |
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| Author: | hatchetman [ Sat Jul 21, 2007 4:13 pm ] |
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Dealer replaced my filter assembley several weeks ago and it runs much better. Don't drive the jeep much anymore since I go my project 96 Passat running. 48 mpg vs 28 mpg. 75 miles round trip. |
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| Author: | kjfishman [ Sat Jul 21, 2007 6:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fuel Heater Fitting Spitting Air/Fuel During Priming |
fatweasel wrote: I was changing the water seperating filter this afternoon. I primed the fuel system before connecting the two instrument fittings.
After about 10 to 15 pumps, I started getting air/fuel spitting out of the point where the fuel heater wire connects to the puck. I cleaned everything up and got the air bled out. Seems to be running fine. I think I read someone else had seen the same thig as well. I will call the dealership on Monday and see what they think. You may want to report to the NTSB as this would cause stalling and potentially an accident. If this keeps happening then they will be forced to do a recall. I wonder if your past 3/36 if they warranty this? |
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| Author: | Cowcatcher [ Sat Jul 21, 2007 6:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fuel Heater Fitting Spitting Air/Fuel During Priming |
kjfishman wrote: I wonder if your past 3/36 if they warranty this?
Since you both have '05's you should have 7/70. |
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| Author: | fatweasel [ Sun Jul 22, 2007 7:04 am ] |
| Post subject: | Potential for fire? |
Thanks Guys, "You may want to report to the NTSB as this would cause stalling and potentially an accident. If this keeps happening then they will be forced to do a recall. I wonder if your past 3/36 if they warranty this?" I registered a report on their website: http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/ I was more concerned about the potential for a fire from fuel in an electrical connection - seems like a bad combination. There are probably more of you out there who have this issue and do not know about it. I would not have seen it if I hadn't had the plugs disconnected while purging air after a fuel filter change. The vehicle seems to be running just fine and I have had no issues with stalling etc. |
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| Author: | Anomious [ Mon Jul 23, 2007 9:43 am ] |
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Hi! I put a dab of silicone grease in my fuel heater connector. It will prevent air from being sucked in and may also transfer heat away from the pins. I have never had air leak problems but hope to prevent them! LK
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