Dodge Repair: water in deisel tank, ft lbs torque, dodge ram 2500


Question
I just found out that I have water in my 2006 dodge ram 2500 deisel truck what
can I do I already tried releasing some water from the drainage valve but it
seems like there is alot in there and the truck wont start now please help if you
can dennis 415.595.8826

Answer
INSTALLATION
Refer to maintenance schedules for recommended fuel filter replacement intervals.

Thoroughly clean inside of filter housing, filter cap and all related components.
Fuel Filter:
The engine has a self-priming low-pressure fuel system. Refer to Standard Procedures-Fuel System Priming.
Install new O-ring to canister lid and lubricate O-ring with clean engine oil.
Position new element to canister lid. Place this assembly into canister by rotating clockwise.
Tighten cap to 34 N·m (25 ft. lbs.) torque. Do not overtighten cap.
Water-In-Fuel (WIF) Sensor:
Install new o-ring seal to WIF sensor.
Apply a light film of clean oil to o-ring seal.
Install sensor into housing.
Tighten sensor to 2.5 N·m (25 in. lbs.) torque.
Connect electrical connector to WIF sensor.
Fuel Heater Element:
Install fuel heater into fuel filter housing.
Install fuel heater thermostat onto the outside of the fuel filter housing.
Install fuel heater mounting screws and tighten to 1-1.5 N·m (8 - 13 in. lbs.) torque.
Connect electrical connector to fuel heater thermostat.
Install new filter cover O-ring onto fuel filter housing cover and lubricate with clean engine oil.
Tighten fuel filter housing cover (lid) to 34 N·m (25 ft. lbs.).
Drain Valve:
Install 2 new O-rings to valve.
Lubricate with silicon grease.
Install fuel drain valve.
Install 4 mounting screws and tighten to 1–1.5 N·m (8–13 in. lbs.) torque.
Connect drain hose to drain valve.
Install two new sealing washers to bolt.
Install screened banjo bolt Tighten to 24 N·m (18 ft. lbs.)
Start engine and check for leaks.