Why does my GMC Duramax keep losing Prime?
Ran out of diesel on freeway. Put fuel in tank and primed filter in engine compartment. no luck. Have an 04 GMC duramax. Help … read more my 2003 duramax stalls out right after start up. I have to pump the fuel pump on top of the fuel filter to get it to start again then it runs fine. Why? … read more
What kind of Duramax filter keeps losing Prime?
Chevrolet 2500hd 05 duramax i keep losing prime i have to… We have a 2005 6.6 Duramax diesal and it keeps losing prime. Auto repair pro, 30 years ex… Cam! I have an 05 k3500 d-max. It keeps losing prime. The Hey Cam! I have an 05 k3500 d-max. It keeps losing prime. The filter head has been rebuilt.
What to do if you lose prime in fuel system?
Dump the factory filter and replace with Nick’s underhood Cat setup. When you order the Cat filter and adapter also order a filter head rebuild kit which replaces the o-rings. Did you find the recommended reading relevant to this discussion?
How long does it take to disconnect a fuel line?
The fuel sending/pickup unit will then need to be pulled out. Inspect the unit as well as the fuel tank and remove the offending particles or repair the separated pickup tube. Tools needed: fuel line quick disconnect kit, can be the cheap plastic ones sold at the local parts store. Approximate time is 3-4 hours.
Is there a priming system on a Duramax Diesel?
The DuraMax is a 6.6 engine. There is usually not a priming system on a gas engine, because the fuel pumps will usually get it through the smaller filters used quick enough you dont need them. However, if it is a DuraMax engine, then right on top of the fitting where you mount your diesel filter, there is a primer pump and an air bleed valve.
Why is my fuel filter stuck on my Duramax?
I have replace the fuel filter twice, once with an after-market and now back to the OEM filter. I have replace the water sensor at the bottom of the fuel filter. I have been told that it might be my fuel pump which has a one-way flow valve that has become stuck allowing fuel to flow back to the tank. I’m out of ideas.
Ran out of diesel on freeway. Put fuel in tank and primed filter in engine compartment. no luck. Have an 04 GMC duramax. Help … read more my 2003 duramax stalls out right after start up. I have to pump the fuel pump on top of the fuel filter to get it to start again then it runs fine. Why? … read more
Chevrolet 2500hd 05 duramax i keep losing prime i have to… We have a 2005 6.6 Duramax diesal and it keeps losing prime. Auto repair pro, 30 years ex… Cam! I have an 05 k3500 d-max. It keeps losing prime. The Hey Cam! I have an 05 k3500 d-max. It keeps losing prime. The filter head has been rebuilt.
The DuraMax is a 6.6 engine. There is usually not a priming system on a gas engine, because the fuel pumps will usually get it through the smaller filters used quick enough you dont need them. However, if it is a DuraMax engine, then right on top of the fitting where you mount your diesel filter, there is a primer pump and an air bleed valve.
How can I Keep my Duramax Diesel pump healthy?
However, there are measures you can take to keep the pump happy and healthy, the first being to always buy your diesel from a high-traffic, reputable filling station that’s known to dispense good, clean fuel. Second, always change the fuel filter at or before the recommended service interval.
What causes a 6.6L diesel to lose fuel Prime?
It’s probably your filter head seals. You can get a rebuild kit from MerchantAuto for less than 50 bucks. Hope this helps. They stated the first things that should be checked. If none of that works, check your injectors, if they fail, fuel will leak into your crank case, causing a loss of prime.
What was the cause of death of my Duramax?
Vocational, Technical or Tra… Duramax died 5 seconds after start up, was running fine prior. Duramax died 5 seconds after start up, was running fine prior. Replaced batteries, cranks over fine, but still will not start. Pumped primer about … read more
It’s probably your filter head seals. You can get a rebuild kit from MerchantAuto for less than 50 bucks. Hope this helps. They stated the first things that should be checked. If none of that works, check your injectors, if they fail, fuel will leak into your crank case, causing a loss of prime.
I have replace the fuel filter twice, once with an after-market and now back to the OEM filter. I have replace the water sensor at the bottom of the fuel filter. I have been told that it might be my fuel pump which has a one-way flow valve that has become stuck allowing fuel to flow back to the tank. I’m out of ideas.