Fuel Filter Bleeder Screw

[DmaxCC6spd]

Which of the fine Diesel Page vendors is offering just the bleeder screw for the factory fuel filter housing?

I checked with my dealer, and the screw is about $400. I guess if a mechanic at the stealer breaks one or loses one, they put on a whole new assembly? No wonder these d*&% trucks cost $40K. Instead of a $.50 screw, we get a $400 screw. Sounds like government work to me.

[Budz]

Dont know if he is a sponsor, but here is one for $7.50 shipped. Stainless steel and a lot cheaper than a $400 plastic replacement. http://www.lubespecialist.com/

Budz

On edit: he is a sponsor but his name is not on his ad, just his phone number. (?)

[ 04-20-2003: Message edited by: Budz ]</p>

[chuntag95]

I believe DIS also offers the OEM plastic ones as well.

[dmaxalliTech]

I just recieved my SS bleeder screw from Greg (lube specialists). I also picked up a Fumoto drain valve. Nice products.

[56Nomad]

Why do we need a replacement bleeder
screw.......?

[BobW]

56Nomad
You don't need the replacement screw - UNLESS you break the original (and this would probably happen on a lonely deserted road in the middle of nowhere when you have to do that unexpected filter change).

[DmaxCC6spd]

56Nomad, are you being a smart arse? You know that idiot named Murphy, yeah, the one with the law, he's the reason. Actually, I'm hoping to borrow a 5th wheel this summer and do some traveling with my Dmax. I'm assembling the reccommended roadside fuel filter change kit. Got a Lisle strap wrench from the wife for easter (part number 63500 i believe) and need to hit the flea market for a dirt cheap 1/2" rachet and extension. And thought a bleeder screw would be a good idea too.

[hoot]

Nomad is correct.

Unless we do something really stupid I don't see a reason for an extra bleeder screw. Sure it can't hurt but then why not carry an extra oil drain plug, rear dif drain plug, and all the rest of the removable plugs?

The funny thing is, all the other plugs I mentioned you have to remove entirely whereas the bleeder only needs to be loosened to expel air.

Why do I get into these silly arguments? ;)

[george morrison]

The oil drain plugs are iron/steel. The bleeder screw is a rather fragile plastic and subject to breakage, especially after time as it gets a bit brittle. Thus, if a person is doing some extensive travel, as we have discussed, a spare fuel filter is a good item to have on board, along with the bleeder screw. 'just in case'....
George

[Silver Bullet]

Contact DIS (dieselpage.com)...I ordered several for $3-$4 each.

http://forum.thedieselpage.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=3&t=004838&p=

Part #: RK 30818

[CntrlCalDmax]

I was checking for air the other day and had a rag around thge OEM bleeder. I must have loosened the bleeder more than I thought and when I took the rag away it turned the bleeder all the way out and down it went. After a few moments of panic, I finally found it in one of the nooks and crannys under the filter. I now have two in the tool box for when I really loose it. Cheap insruance.

Leo