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09-25-2012, 05:45 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: merced
Posts: 983
M.O.C. #6171
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DuraMax problem
I have over 100,000 and I have a problem that just started. My fuel injection pump bleeds down at night. I have to manually pump it up almost every morning. Anyone else have this happen to them and what is the fix.
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09-25-2012, 09:19 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Bonners Ferry
Posts: 18
M.O.C. #8177
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I just recently had the same problem on my 2003 GMC. One mechanic suggested I change my fuel filter to an AC one (I was using WIX) was told that non OEM filters can cause this, but while changing the filter I noticed the head on the bleeder screw twisted right off when loosening it. Bottom line, I believe it was the bleeder screw. Once replaced, I had no more problems.
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09-25-2012, 09:34 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Clovis
Posts: 91
M.O.C. #183
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Sounds like you need a rebuild kit for the fuel filter mount.It is just some O-rings.
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09-25-2012, 10:56 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Washington Coast
Posts: 2,688
M.O.C. #10696
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Go to WWW.thedieselplace.com or duramaxforum.com like I have they are GREAT forums to answer any questions and solutions about Duramax issues, that forum has helped me many times I just rebuilt my transfer case on mine and they had full instructions and pics on how to do it saved me big $$$$$$
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09-25-2012, 12:03 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Midlothian
Posts: 956
M.O.C. #40
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My brother has a GMC and was having the same problem. He changed the fuel filter and the problem stopped.
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09-25-2012, 12:47 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: merced
Posts: 983
M.O.C. #6171
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I'll try the filter, first.
Thanks
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09-25-2012, 01:59 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Ooltewah
Posts: 360
M.O.C. #4958
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I had this same issue for a while with my 2001 gmc duramax. Switching the filters helped, and i replaced the oem bleed screw that came original with it to a stainless steel one from Merchant auto(vendor on dieselplace). That helped quite a bit. Finally was replacing the pig tail plug for the fuel pressure regulator per a tsb wbich solved it completely. Could also invest in an air dog or fass fuel pump. On original duramax, fuel was brought from the tank by vacuum (siphon) and any air leak would break the suction. When i was having the problem, i would park it nose downhill and it never bled down.
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10-10-2012, 09:37 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Livermore
Posts: 5,146
M.O.C. #1920
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We had just had a filter change before leaving Colorado to head back to Texas at the GM dealer. Almost home, the vehicle went into reduced power mode. Pumped up the prime and the error went away for 50 miles and then came back. Reprimed again. When it continued, I pulled over and got into the dealer. Code said "check injectors". I was on the south side of 100k by about 600 miles and GM covered 7 new injectors. Hope it's the fuel filter. Keep us posted. If it is the injectors, have your dealer contact Chevy for some help on the cost of the repair before you agree to anything. Good luck.
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10-11-2012, 09:56 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: merced
Posts: 983
M.O.C. #6171
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Pulled my filter and reset it. Haven't had the problem since.
Thanks for the responses
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11-10-2012, 03:17 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Vista
Posts: 343
M.O.C. #4075
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Changed the filter housing now use Cat filters about $30 less and cleans to 2 microns
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