LP5 Duramax Fuel Filter Fiasco

What was supposed to be a simple fuel filter change on my LP5 Duramax diesel turned into a frustrating mess. From stripped water drain to the housing not fitting, this job proved to be anything but routine. In this video, I walk through what went wrong, what I learned, and what you should watch out for if you’re changing the filter on your own 6.6L Duramax.

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00:00 - Truck onto ramps intro
01:38 - What's to be done!
03:40 - Removing fuel filter
08:36 - Installing new filter
10:36 - Installing housing
13:51 - Tightening housing
15:03 - Tightening water drain
18:17 - Starting and reset procedure
22:22 - Leak inspection
23:20 - Addressing housing fitment issue
24:45 - Tightening housing some more
25:43 - Second housing inspection
26:52 - Second leak inspection
27:05 - Discussing the outcome