Fuel Filter Cover

Is there a certain torque spec in which to tighten the plastic cap on a fuel filter housing ? On my 2000 CTD, the cap is tight --snug plus

1/4 turn-- and when it is warm outside there is no problem but at night when it drops to the mid 20's I get some leaking around the top of the cap. This weekend I plan to replace the filter and O ring and want to get it tight enough but not too tight to damage the cap, housing, filter, or O ring. Any help would be appreciated.
Reply to
dirtclod
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The 2001 manual says 25 lbs/ft, but I'm not sure it's the same housing the

2000 uses. What does the owner's manual say?

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Reply to
Nosey

On my 00 CTD I use a shorty ratchet which limits the amount of torque to about 25 ftlbs or so, have never had a leak yet in 7 years.I oil the "O" ring and I also put a thin coat of anti sieze on the threads.

Reply to
Joseph Myers

Since the O-ring does the sealing work, I simply tighten it down until the cap is touching the top of the housing, then give it about 1/8 of a turn. Never had a leak.

Reply to
Tom Lawrence

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