Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) 98.5 24 valve cummins IP swap?

[AFaustini]

Currently have a 98. 5 24 valve cummins with the VP44, leaning towards the P Pump swap, after the second VP is showing signs of going out after only four months out of the one year warranty. What are your thoughts on this, any input?

 

[CTaylor]

Im planning on doing one of mine that way but it is a very expensive swap.

 

[AFaustini]

I agree it is a expensive swap but I do not want to be replacing VPs every year or two, I just wonder is this swap a full proof thing as far as the computer crap goes on the 24 valve.

 

[Vaughn MacKenzie]

VP44s have the potential to live hundreds of thousands of miles, given good fuel filters, steady fuel pressure, and starting off with a quality pump in the first place. There are less than ideal replacement VP44s out there, definitely worth buying from a reputable vendor if you don't want to risk having to replace it again in just a few thousand miles.