Originally Posted by
CCR91
... I did not have access to the J 44638 vaccum tool ... I did pull the cap off where the gauge attaches. Is this the fitting that is just above the accesorry belt idler pulley? If so, when I pulled the cap off, I noticed a small amount of liquid puddled inside. It smelled like diesel. Is this normal?
Yes, you have the correct fitting - the Schrader valve test port ... a little diesel in the fitting is normal ... Click Here for some pics of GM (Kent Moore) gauge...
JK sells a better one ...
Fuel Filter Restriction/Lift Pump Psi Gauge Kit for Duramax
As MP suggested you might want to just change the filter to rule it out ...
Bill
03 2500HD D/A CC/SB/4WD,OilGuard, MegaFilter,LiftPump/PreFilter, Bilsteins,RetraxRollTop,J&J Boards,Coolant Filter,AlliDeepPan,FastIdle,AllHeadLightsOn,
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