Recent Content by RDolsak

All my questions answered once again. THANKS ALL! Just got off the phone with Pete Gould at fixinrams.com Upgraded Vacuum seal kit with tools and DVD on the way. Should have her back on the road this weekend! Rob

OK, so I am learning as I go. Is the vacuum pump between the Power Steering Pump and the accessary gear case? Rob

I have a engine oil leak around the power steering pump shaft where it slides into the engine accessary gears below the VP-44. I have removed the PS pump and slide it rearward out of the way. The shaft is about 1" dia. and faces forward through a ruber and metal ring seal that keeps the engine...

I started this thread a couple days ago when my truck was dead and would not start. I also had a P0216 fault code which I thought might be the reason for not starting. Thanks to your much appreciated help and advice I now have my truck starting just fine. I cleared the P0216 fault and so far It...

All this feedback has been great. Thanks for sharing the knowledge with me. I recall a past thread on how to change a VP44 with pictures. Can anybody find it? I am sure I will get better at navigating this site. I will let you know how my first starter rebuild goes. Rob

My 2000 2WD SWB has 155K and until now the only thing that ever failed was the lift pump at 100K. Been used to haul, tow 30' flatbed for work and have played hard with it. However, always changed the fluids and filters on or before sked. Curently, having to rebuild starter and may have...

John and Rick, Your input has been helpful. I agree the starter needs to be pulled and upgraded with Larry B's contact set. I will order tomarrow. I think the truck may start fine after the starter rebuild and probably no more blown fuses. The P0216 fault code may mean the VP44pump is on its...

Rick - Thanks for the advice. You were right, the 20A starter fuse was blown. When I put a new fuse in, the starter made a click like it intended to rotate then blew the new fuse again. The truck has 155K miles with no real problem history. Has the starter frozen up and will not rotate when...

I have enjoyed the TDR site for years, now I need some help from you. Problem- Truck will not turn over, no voltage going to starter solenoid lead when key is turned on to engage start position. All other electrics on the truck work/indicate normal. Battery voltage good. Odometer code shows...