Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) another vp44 goes down-question[s]

[sleddog]

so my truck,after 9. 7 years[thanks to fass put in 6 or 7 years ago. ] was perfect,normal south bend clutch replacement ect,then died. tow then dealer 100. 00 to read the code and towed back home. now its sitting in the front yard with a p1688 code. I ordered a new vp44 from midwest fuel inj for 1018. 00. Now i have a few questions on the install. do lines need flushing?do i need to get a overflow valve,pul injectors and clean,ect. any help i appreciate. Man the letdown of this dependability of this thing is just heartbreaking. thanks

 

[tolmsted]

Man, I feel your pain big time. I just got mine running after almost two weeks broken down with an ECM failure. I had a verbal battle with the repair shop. They said it was a bad APP's and finally they listened to me and found that the ECM failed. I then closed out the repair ticket and fixed it myself. Sorry I can't help with your questions but hang in there, someone here will help.

Tom

 

[JLandry]

sleddog,



Nothing needs to be flushed (normally) and the replacement VP44 from MWFI should already come with a new overflow valve. Just install the new VP44 and enjoy!



John L.

 

[Cummins724]

Watch Diesel Dans youtube videos, no more questions. Just type diesel Dan vp44 & watch all 5 videos.

 

[DCreed]

Watch Diesel Dans youtube videos, no more questions. Just type diesel Dan vp44 & watch all 5 videos.

thats what I did, good stuff there!!
PS- dont forget the KDP while youre in there!

 

[sleddog]

cant find "diesel dans vp44" videos,any one have a link?

 

[Moe]

Go to UTUBE and type it in. Moe

 

[JLandry]

... any one have a link?

Video 1

Video 2

Video 3, Part 1

Video 3, Part 2

Video 3, Part 3

Video 4

 

[SSolderitch]

You don't need to open timming cover (KDP) with a vp44 swap. A seperate fix.

you need a gear puller.

disconnect both battery grounds.

once installation complete: purge 3 high press lines by cranking, close lines, start motor, after 10 sec run raise rpm to 2K to help purge out the remaining 3 cylinders.

if you get a 216 code - gear is not seated correctly on pump. try again...

 

[DCreed]

You don't need to open timming cover (KDP) with a vp44 swap. A seperate fix.

when is a BETTER time to do it?