2008 needing.........a new engine?

[Phily 911]

I swapped trucks with a buddy and he wants me to change all the filters. I thought no big deal. So I got everything done, saved the fuel filter for last. I must not have put enough diesel in the filter because it wouldn't start, so then I filled it up past the top of the filter full of diesel. Try it again, still won't start. Been at this for hours now. I'm really starting to freak out here, I don't know where to start, this is probably almost a 60g truck brand new, heated leather, everything. Any advice is needed, I'm really freaking out here boys, I've never been this shook up in my life. Did I kill this thing? I would have thought all the air should be out. help

 

[IdahoRob]

Open the bleed screw and pump the plunger until clear fuel comes out of the bleeder. Crank it and it'll start.

 

[Cummins Driver]

You just gotta get the air out of em. No way you could have killed it changing the filters.

 

[Phily 911]

Open the bleed screw and pump the plunger until clear fuel comes out of the bleeder. Crank it and it'll start.

Sweet I'll have to find that stuff on this engine tomorrow. I know nothing about the Duramaxs. Thanks.

You just gotta get the air out of em. No way you could have killed it changing the filters.

I hope your right. I'm losing it :bang

 

[duratothemax]

yeah you probably need a new engine.






no but seriously, just do what IdahoRob said and it will fire right up.

 

[Phily 911]

I really need to learn more about these LMM's and how to work on them and how they function. Other than the fact it kicked my ass today and won't start. I really think this truck is plush.

 

[IdahoRob]

Bleed screw and plunger are on the top of the fuel filter head.

 

[hiliner]

good info in the owners manual on bleeding system

 

[JacktheBear3]

None of the GM trucks have lift pumps, so the plunger needs to be used.

 

[Santa Gertrudis]

So THATS why a lift pump is so important on a Duramax. They dont freakin HAVE ONE!

 

[JacktheBear3]

ya, I'd imagine a little positive pressure behind that air would do wonders

 

[JOHNBOY]

ya, I'd imagine a little positive pressure behind that air would do wonders

Yes it will. I just change the filter. Turn on the lift pump and crank it. Fires right up. I removed the stock filter head completey form one of my trucks. I went to Cat style filters as they are larger and cheaper.

 

[973604x4]

So THATS why a lift pump is so important on a Duramax. They dont freakin HAVE ONE!

yes colin, where have you been?? LOL

 

[luvinacummins]

Yes it will. I just change the filter. Turn on the lift pump and crank it. Fires right up. I removed the stock filter head completey form one of my trucks. I went to Cat style filters as they are larger and cheaper.

do you have a picture? I'd like to do this to my 03.:rockwoot: