fuel leak on top of engine

97powerstroker

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i went outside today and started my truck and went inside for a few mins,when i came out there was alittle puddle of fuel underneath of it,so i popped the hood and looked and sawsome type of plug or something dripping fuel,im not sure what its called buts its directly behind the icp plug,and it has like a gold fitting on it and also a red with yellow stripe wire going in it.i can turn the fitting but it doesnt seem to tighten,any ideas?still runs fine
 

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Sounds like the fuel restriction sensor (notorious for leaking). You can replace the sensor or use a 1/8" pipe plug (just don't overtighten as the housing cracks easily). Cheers!
 

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Sounds like the fuel restriction sensor (notorious for leaking). You can replace the sensor or use a 1/8" pipe plug (just don't overtighten as the housing cracks easily). Cheers!
Isnt that located on the FPR? Sounds to me like he is describing a leak on the head?
 

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its directly behind the icp plug,i think its the sensor as well,it doesnt always leak and when it does it just drips
 

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