Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Lift pump going south, dealer or not???

[Rattlin_Ram]

Well my lift pump I think has always been weak. It has showed a max of 12psi from the time I put the gauges on, about 2 or 3 months ago. Now when starting in the morning, instead of the usual up pressure (to around 6 or so) when I start it, then it falls, to the no pressure at all till the truck warms up a bit, then it comes back up to where it used to run.



Wondering if I should even try taking it to the dealer or not? If I do, it may flow just fine after being warmed up. Then it'll cost me the trip to the dealer AND a new lift pump. I also remember reading on here about someplace having a lifetime warranty on lift pumps, Chucks or Checkers or someplace like that. Anyone remember???



Also anyone know of a GOOD Dodge dealer in Colorado??? Oh and if I do take it in, should I pull the EZ box???

 

[DVR]

there have been several recent posts concerning this. do a search and you may find the info you need.



i did it myself after the dealer declaired my lift pump good.



remove the edge box before you take it in if you go that route.

 

[Rattlin_Ram]

Yup I'm aware of the recent rash of posts, mostly wondering if there is a descent dealer around Colorado Springs anywhere?

 

[KYLE4]

pull the ez good luck with the dealer and don't buy one from them they sell them for a astronomical price myself or the other vendors on this site can set you up with a much better price.

 

[Moose Truck]

Rattlin, Go to NAPA and get their Item#: NFPP74213 Lift pump. Their web site list it for $179. 99. I got mine for $140. 00, becuase I do a lot of my own repairs, and the guys at my local NAPA know me. I hope this helps, Moose

 

[gitchesum]

I know Oreilly Auto also sells the same Carter FUel pump that Cummins sells. It also comes with a lifetime warranty.



They also price match, so you can get it at the Cummins price. win-win IMO.

 

[jjordan1]

I had mine checked & the dealer told me we should have 7psi cranking & 10psi running. They changed mine @ NO CHARGE to me. I have 56000 miles on my 2001\2500. Good Luck