2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission How many are still running their original VP(fuel pump)?

[DNewell]

98. 5 2500 4wd, just bought truck with 108k miles, appears that lift pump is still original, trying to get FP gauge set up on truck, having issues, may need to replace LP very soon, but truck runs great.

 

[StephenDelany]

98,700 miles and still original. I did catch two lift pumps in their dying gasps and replace them over the years before they did their dirty-work!

 

[JCockrell]

218K, on my third lift pump.

 

[ttbird]

147000 still going strong. Don't do any thing special, just stick the hose in and pump!!!!!!!

 

[MCrossley]

my 01 has 156k knock on wood original vp44 :--)

 

[Nate]

156000 original VP44 and as far as I can tell lift pump.

 

[hammersley]

Mine has been gone for

about 7,000 miles.....



She now has 221,000 on her.

 

[jraker]

Got 110k on the original. Pumpwire tapped at 70k. Replaced the LP the day after pump was tapped. Added the RASP at 96k. Working fine no issues.

 

[LOtero]

Mine is dying at 92k insatlling a new one saturday.

 

[Huntmastr1]

235k

Still going strong

 

[Gary - K7GLD]

About 45K on original LP, still running great, relocated to the frame rail and assisted by a Carter 4600 pusher.



But recently had to swap out the VP-44...

 

[Tractorat]

On my original vp. Just installed my first LP. I did get a 0216 code a few days ago. But, the code dissapeared. No one can explain why. Theory has been put forward that when they changed the LP, they may have done something that erroneously set the code. We'll see.

 

[DonS]

39,900 on mine (probaby doesn't count). Original LP, though it's been relocated. All of the BOMBs are within the last 6 months, so I'll see how it holds up now.

 

[Tomscreek]

85,000 miles, still on original VP. My first lift pump just recently gave up at around 84,000 miles.

 

[VHolloway]

167k still ok power service and MMO at every fill up

 

[JVackiner]

200K so far so good and only one lift pump

 

[Bob Cochran]

111,000 miles and original VP but working on 3rd LP with Vulcan 1/2" relocation kit.

 

[JMLambert]

115K on the original.

 

[DonS]

39,900 on mine (probaby doesn't count). Original LP, though it's been relocated. All of the BOMBs are within the last 6 months, so I'll see how it holds up now.

I may have spoken too soon. While waiting for the oil to drain during this morning's change, I decided to hook up the Smarty to see if I'd set the P0602 "nuisance" code...



P0602 - ECM FUELING CALIBRATION ERROR

P0230 - TRANSFER PUMP (LIFT PUMP) CIRCUIT OUT OF RANGE

P0216 - FUEL INJECTOR PUMP TIMING FAILURE



The first one is expected. I suspect the second one is due to the problem described in this thread. The third one is somewhat disturbing.

 

[Evan A. Beck]

156,000 on the original. Running awesome, better than ever. Seen a few at 400,000 too, lots at 200,000+.



2002 trucks seem to be prone to pump failure more than other years, even the 98 & 99 has a better track record. 2001 seems to be the best year, just based on what I have seen in the past few years.