Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Defective fuel line check valve

[Rattler]

In issue 62 there is a letter about long cranks, and the response was maybe a defective check valve in the return fuel line. Where is this valve located, and is it fixable or only replaced. Randy

 

[KevinSmith]

The valve is inside the overflow valve. It looks like a banjo bolt right in front of the fuel line into the injection pump. I don't think it is really fixable but it only takes 5 min to replace. Other issues maybe the o-rings between the fuel lines and the injectors or the gaskets in the fuel return line at the three way. Hope this helps.

 

[Rattler]

Thanks for the reply. Can this valve be purchased from someone other than a dodge dealer?Randy

 

[Rattler]

Dealer only item?

 

[DavidC]

Cummins or any diesel shop/repair should be able to order it. Hoeslidiesel.com comes to mind.



Dave

 

[jdross440]

Does anyone have the part number for the check valve?

 

[Rattler]

I don't have the part #, but i just called a Cummins distributor and they knew what i was talking about. You will need the engine numbers off the timing cover when you call them. Randy

 

[Bob Cochran]

When I bought mine I got from Cummins however it did not cure the problem I had hope it works better for you.

 

[Rattler]

It did not cure my problem either(sometimes long cranks). But it was worth a try. Randy

 

[jdross440]

Cleaned the check valve and no help either. However, finally found the problem. Crankshaft position sensor would not give a signal during start attempt, therefore the ECM would not turn on the VP-44. With no signal during crank, no codes were set because the ECM didn't know the engine was turning. Had taken it to Cummins Mid-South and they didn't have a clue and lightened my pocket book by $225 for nothing. Therefore I looked at the wiring diagrams and description in the repair manual and went straight to the sensor. $35 later it starts great.