Attention: TDR Forum Junkies 
After installing my new fuel pressure gauge yesterday, I found I had no fuel pressure, as in 0, NONE 
. So I raced to the local diesel shop to get their opinion, as I was suspecting, they said it was the lift pump. Today they took a look at it, and indeed it was the lift pump. When picking it up from that I was given some bad news, the VP44 set a code that typically tells them to replace it, but in my case with no rough idle, or hard starts they told me just to drive it till it dies. So, after laying in their drive way crying, :{ I gathered myself into my baby and came straight to the computer. My question: This has happened to many people I am sure, and I know that it depends on how long my VP was operating with 0 fuel pressure, but on average how long has our VP lasted after the installation of the Lift Pump? Also, those of you who have had the misfortune of having to replace your VP, is the estimate of $ 1,100. 00 for the pump, and approx $ 350. 00 installation reasonable. I have no reason to doubt the local diesel shop, as they have been very honest and helpful to me, but what are your experiences. Also, just wanting to make a statement, I want to lead a coalition for all Cummins drivers to install a fuel pressure gauge ASAP, so they don’t have to deal with the same heartbreaks with their babies that we have had to deal with on ours. Furthermore, we need to educate all Cummins owners of the importance of using Stanadyne, or a similar product with a lubricity formula, instead of a fuel additive with any type of alcohol in it. These two lessons I have learned in the past month, after not knowing the difference before, and I believe that I have been bitten by both. I have learned about both through this website, so we need to reach out to our fellow Cummins drivers and make them readers!!!!!
Thanks for all your help
. So I raced to the local diesel shop to get their opinion, as I was suspecting, they said it was the lift pump. Today they took a look at it, and indeed it was the lift pump. When picking it up from that I was given some bad news, the VP44 set a code that typically tells them to replace it, but in my case with no rough idle, or hard starts they told me just to drive it till it dies. So, after laying in their drive way crying, :{ I gathered myself into my baby and came straight to the computer. My question: This has happened to many people I am sure, and I know that it depends on how long my VP was operating with 0 fuel pressure, but on average how long has our VP lasted after the installation of the Lift Pump? Also, those of you who have had the misfortune of having to replace your VP, is the estimate of $ 1,100. 00 for the pump, and approx $ 350. 00 installation reasonable. I have no reason to doubt the local diesel shop, as they have been very honest and helpful to me, but what are your experiences. Also, just wanting to make a statement, I want to lead a coalition for all Cummins drivers to install a fuel pressure gauge ASAP, so they don’t have to deal with the same heartbreaks with their babies that we have had to deal with on ours. Furthermore, we need to educate all Cummins owners of the importance of using Stanadyne, or a similar product with a lubricity formula, instead of a fuel additive with any type of alcohol in it. These two lessons I have learned in the past month, after not knowing the difference before, and I believe that I have been bitten by both. I have learned about both through this website, so we need to reach out to our fellow Cummins drivers and make them readers!!!!!Thanks for all your help
Dealer put a new one on under warranty and I had no problem for the next 20K miles when I traded for my new ride. I now have 5K miles on my new truck and as soon as the weather warms up a little I will check it. I have alway used Rotella DFA in every tank, it is suppose to do everything including lubricate. Don't know if this helped or the fact that I never towed or hauled much was a factor. I drive like an old man, so I don't know if that is a factor. One thing I like is that I drive around 18K miles a year so I am covered by the warranty for the next 5 years.
