primer solenoid leaking

RTZ

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My original primer solenoid valve (red valve) developed a crack. I put in a replacement that was an aftermarket brand. It worked for a couple months but, now gas gurgles up through the red valve when I push the key in to start. The engine starts and runs fine. I just don't like fuel spilling out during cold starts. Is this a case where OEM or Sierra is needed. I ordered a new OEM red valve with the O-ring on it to try to fix it. It looks like if I need the whole kit it would have to be Sierra. Anyone else have this problem? How did you fix it? Thanks.
 

racerone

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A simple repair kit likely would have fixed the original one.----There is not much that goes wrong with these reliable primer valves.---Same unit for about 30 years.
 

RTZ

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UPDATE; Replaced parts with OEM and leak is fixed. Aftermarket parts were loose and allowed fuel to leak. Lesson learned, pay more for OEM and have less problems.
 
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