Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Lift pump or Transfer?

[DHarden]

I previously posted that I am getting 3psi @ idle and a check engine light so obviously I'm not getting enough fuel. My question is whether I need a new lift pump or transfer pump and how to figure out which one. The dealer priced the lift pump at $365 plus $115 for labor. I've seen guys talk about lift pumps that cost $160, am I totally confused? Any information would be greatly appreciated! GO BUCKEYES!



Derek

 

[darkhorse]

The lift & transfer pumps are the same thing. Check a Cummins dealer for prices. They are much better than Dodge.

 

[DHarden]

I thought the lift and transfer pump were the same thing too but the dealer told me they were two different pumps. Also, would this pump also be know as an in-line pump (i called napa and that is what they had). Thanks!

 

[mediccummin]

The dealer you went to sounds like the rest, there head up there @$$. You have a lift pump. Sounds like you need a lift pump, go straight to cummins, they are $149. Install yourself, takes about 10 minutes. You might also need the pigtail for the wiring, only $6 more. Good luck.

 

[Thomas]

Pigtail:



Needed 1998. 5-1999



Not needed 2000-2002

 

[Moose Truck]

Lift Pump Change

Derek,



If you aren't sure on how to change this pump, there are a ton of referances on this TDR site on how to do it, There are other sites such as http://dodgeram.org/

can be helpful.



I see that it is about 90 Minute ride to Cincinnati, OH area, and that htere is a TDR Club based around there. These guys, if they are like the crew around here in New England would be more than happy to help out a fellow TDR member. They have a posting at https://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/showthread.php?t=113108 . PM someone there and the odds are they would say "Come on over, we can fix you right up!" It's a good time. Oo. Best of luck, Moose

 

[GFrance]

Like they said get it from Cummins because the dealer likes to inflate their prices on parts. Lift pump transfer pump same thing. Now the injection pump thats a whole nother thing to the tune of $1200 to $1500 depending where you get it. And if your lift pump has been running on low pressure for sometime keep your fingers crossed that it didn't damage the injection pump. I keep a spare lift pump in my tool box so if need be I can change it on the road.

Good Luck

 

[MFranz]

Lift Pump failures

Derek,

How many miles on your truck. If its under 100,000 the lift pump(Electric fuel pump) is covered under warranty. I just had mine replaced at no cost to me. I have also bought a spare lift pump through an independent mechanic

for around $125. Cheep insurance if the proplem happens again. Its made by Carter and is an OEM part. My truck had 40000 miles when I discovered the problem and only because I had just installed a fuel pressure gauge. These trucks will run without the lift pump working ,the injection pump pulls enough fuel to operate the engine but not enough fuel to cool the injection pump which over time FAILS. Which is also covered under the 100000 mile warranty. Bottom line. Have a fuel pressure gauge on your truck. It will at least alert you to the proplem. Any how good luck

Mike Franz

 

[DHarden]

Thanks for all of the information guys. I actually went down to the Cummins dealer and got the pump for $155. I'm going to be installing it tomorrow after church so hopefully everything goes well. My truck has 130,000 but I have only owned it for about the last 6,000 miles. I'll let you know how it goes and if I have any questions. Thanks again! GO BUCKEYES!!



Derek Harden