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hmccullough4 · 04-29-2020, 01:30 PM

I have diesel leaking between head and valve cover on a 8.3 cummins is this an injector leaking anyones help is thankful

*TCDiesel* · 04-29-2020, 07:21 PM

Check your oil level, if its raising Yes on the Injector. Remove the valve cover off and inspect.

*Snedge* · 04-29-2020, 09:22 PM

It's probably not going in the oil. Clean the area up with degreaser, and fire it up. Run rpm up to 1200-1500. It is leaking around the injector hold down, or the return manifold.
Easy fix.

*RascalMafia* · 04-30-2020, 09:18 AM

moved to tech section.

*Snedge* · 04-30-2020, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RascalMafia

moved to tech section.

I thought I felt the universe shift earlier. Thanks.

04-29-2020, 01:30 PM	#1
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04-29-2020, 07:21 PM	#2
TCDiesel Name: TCDiesel Title: Home of the Gold Pumps Status: Not Here Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Blaine,MN Member`s Gallery Posts: 916	Check your oil level, if its raising Yes on the Injector. Remove the valve cover off and inspect. __________________ (911 24/7or Reg Business)763-228-7121 www.tcdiesel.com

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04-29-2020, 09:22 PM	#3
Snedge Name: Snedge Title: Comp Diesel Sponsor Status: Not Here Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Western Pa. Member`s Gallery Posts: 18,859	It's probably not going in the oil. Clean the area up with degreaser, and fire it up. Run rpm up to 1200-1500. It is leaking around the injector hold down, or the return manifold. Easy fix.