Fuel Leak Diagnosis (Inside of Engine)

Important:

• / If you were directed here from Fuel Return System Diagnosis, go directly to step16. This will be performed with the same components disconnected as stated in that test.
• / If you were directed here from the Engine Cranks but Does Not Run diagnostic, go directly to step 2.
  1. Test the high pressure fuel system performance.

1.1. / Start and idle the engine.
1.2. / Command the fuel pressure to 160MPa with a scan tool.
1.3. / Observe the Actual Fuel Rail Pressure parameter with a scan tool
- / If the Actual Fuel Rail Pressure parameter is within 2MPa of commanded pressure, continue this diagnostic.
- / If the Actual Fuel Rail Pressure parameter is not within 2MPa of commanded pressure, go to Fuel System Diagnosis - High Pressure Side .


  1. Disconnect the fuel return line(1) at the engine. Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
  2. Remove the air duct from the air cleaner assembly to the turbo inlet.
  3. Remove the air intake pipe. Refer to Air Intake Pipe Replacement .


  1. Remove the fuel return rubber hose of the fuel injection pump from the junction block(2). Cap the fitting on the block with a 3/8inch rubber cap(1) to prevent fuel leakage.
  2. Install the J 23738-A Vacuum Pump at the fuel return pipe.
  3. Apply 15inchesHg of vacuum to the pipe.

• / If the vacuum holds, reinstall the disconnected components and go to step23.
• / If the vacuum does not hold, go to step 8.
  1. Remove the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement in Engine Electrical.


  1. Disconnect the fuel return line(1) from the right front cylinder head.


  1. Install a black hose(1) from the J 45873 Fuel Return Volume Test Kit on to the each cylinder head return port.
  2. Install the J 23738-A onto each black hose and apply 15inchesHg of vacuum to each port and record if each side holds vacuum.
  3. Perform the lower valve cover removal procedure for the bank(s) that did not hold vacuum. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Lower Right Side and Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Lower Left Side in Engine Mechanical - 6.6L. Then go to step13.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Important:When the fuel injector pressure lines are removed, debris will fall into the fuel injector inlet fitting. Vacuum the debris from the inlet fitting of the fuel injector before reconnecting fuel lines to the fuel injectors.

  1. Connect the fuel return lines on both cylinder heads.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 15N·m (11lbft).


  1. Install the J 42964-1 3/8 Fuel Pipe Shut-Off Valve(2) to the fuel return line (1).
  2. Install the J 35800-A Fuel Injector Cleaner on the J 42964-1 port closest to the fuel return line.
  3. Ensure that the shutoff valve is closed.
  4. Add 10ounces of diesel fuel and 4ounces of oil dye to the J 35800-A .
  5. Connect the shop air supply to the J 35800-A .
  6. Adjust the pressure regulator on the J 35800-A to 15psi.
  7. Clean the fuel injectors and fuel return lines with brake cleaning solvent and let dry.
  8. Open the valve on the bottom of the J 35800-A canister.
  9. Inspect for leaks around the fuel injectors and the spill lines with a J 28428-E High Intensity Black Light Kit. Then go to step30.
  10. Remove both upper valve covers. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Upper Left Side and Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Upper Right Side in Engine Mechanical - 6.6L.
  11. Remove the engine oil fill tube on the front engine cover. Refer to Oil Filler Tube Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 6.6L.

Important:When the fuel injector pressure lines are removed, debris will fall into the fuel injector inlet fitting. Vacuum the debris from the inlet fitting of the fuel injector before reconnecting fuel lines to the fuel injectors.

  1. Install the fuel injector feed pipes.

Tighten
Tighten the fuel feed pipes to 44N·m (32lbft).

  1. Add 8ounces of oil dye to the fuel tank. On dual tank systems add the dye to the front, or primary, tank. Refer to Fuel System Description .

Important:During this test the fuel dye may quickly dilute in the engine oil. Observe the internal fuel components for dye traces immediately after startup.

  1. Start the engine.
  2. Increase the fuel pressure to 160MPa with a scan tool.
  3. Inspect for leaks around the fuel injectors and the fuel injection pump drive gear with a J 28428-E . Then go to step30.
  4. Tighten or replace any leaking components or gaskets.
  5. Perform the lower valve cover installation procedures as necessary. Refer to Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Lower Left Side and Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Lower Right Side in Engine Mechanical - 6.6L.
  6. Retest the system for engine oil dilution by performing the following procedure:

32.1. / Drain the engine oil from the crankcase and refill.
32.2. / Run the engine at idle for 10minutes.
32.3. / Stop the engine and wait 10minutes, then check the oil level on the Dip Stick. This will be the initial oil level.
32.4. / Run the engine at idle for 5minutes while commanding the fuel pressure to 160MPa with a scan tool.
32.5. / Stop the engine and wait 10minutes, then check the oil level on the Dip Stick.
• / If the engine oil level is not more than 3/16inch above the initial oil level, the system is OK.
• / If the engine oil level is more than 3/16inch above the initial oil level, go to step32.F.
32.6. / Run the engine at idle again for 5minutes while commanding the fuel pressure to 160MPa with a scan tool.
32.7. / Stop the engine and wait 10minutes, then check the oil level on the Dip Stick.
• / If the engine oil level is not more than 3/16inch above the last oil level, the system is OK.
• / If the engine oil level is more than 3/16inch above the last oil level, go back to step1.