No Lift Pump Issues

[Turbo1Ton]

With all of the posts about lift pumps dying, and my truck starting to push 80000 miles, it got me curious. Who has not had lift pump issues and how many miles are on the clock? Obviously the guys who have brand new rigs shouldn't have lift pump issues (although it sounds like some do), how many guys out there have 75000 + miles and no issues?



I hope this hasn't been asked before.



Jeff

 

[HMistica]

Also are you guys with high mileage and no lift pump issues going with or without additives such as Power Service?

 

[JFortune]

93000 trouble free, lucas and power service every tank.

 

[lgjohnson]

With all of the posts about lift pumps dying, and my truck starting to push 80000 miles, it got me curious. Who has not had lift pump issues and how many miles are on the clock? Obviously the guys who have brand new rigs shouldn't have lift pump issues (although it sounds like some do), how many guys out there have 75000 + miles and no issues?



I hope this hasn't been asked before.



Jeff

I have an '03 3500 with 60k miles. Had no lift pump issues and didn't want any either. I didn't want to be way out in the boonies somewhere waiting 3-4 days for a warranty in-tank pump that I really didn't want either so switched to a FASS 1 system strictly from a reliability perspective. I also use MMO & PS.

 

[gmsboss1]

'99 with 117000+ with no problems. Added a Vulcan Big Line/relocator kit recently "just because". Am adding a FP guage and recently started adding Power Service. Probably should have left well enough alone... .....



FWIT, the only problem I've had with this truck was braking pull which my local shop fixed with different pads and a "tweak" on the proportionong valve, the usual fuel guage sending unit problems which I've elected to just live with, and the overhead computer which went TU the first time the odometer function rolled over 10000 and I've elected to live without... ... .

 

[RMalone]

I think the new lift pumps are pretty solid compared to the 2nd gen (going by posts not experience). The beauty is that the cp3 will live even if your lift pump doesn't. Sucker might strand ya, but at least it is only a tow bill and a new lift pump.

 

[Prairie Dog]

Jeff, if your really concerned (like I was) you may want to carry a spare. They're about $225 (from Cummins) and take only an allen wrench and 15 minutes on the side of the road to replace.

I went with a FASS but I carry the old pump just in case.



Scotty

 

[Parks]

Almost 70,000 miles and no problems and no additives.

 

[maxburk]

I have a 2000 six speed H/O and no problems until 82k... . then two before 100k. I have a pressure gauge. At 100k they installed the in tank fix. That worked for a short time and I started having pressure problems again. Just found the problem today. The relay that picks for voltage to the pump was not picking up intermittent. The voltage to pick the relay was missing. I have no idea where the wire goes so I rewired it to the ignition switch so that when the ignition is on the pump is running. So far working great... . finally.

 

[Benson]

I didn't want to be way out in the boonies somewhere waiting 3-4 days for a warranty in-tank pump that I really didn't want either so switched to a FASS 1 system strictly from a reliability perspective.

How come many of you don't want the "in tank fix?"

Who makes power service? I haven't been using additives but I might try some for fun. I never really noticed any difference on previous trucks.

 

[Matt400]

Who has not had lift pump issues and how many miles are on the clock?

My sons 03 has close to 45k with no troubles. I know of a few other 3rd gens around our area with more miles and no failure of the filter mounted pump.

 

[DPKetchum]

Got two friends with 03s. One with 170k or so and the other with 138k or so. Neither have used any additives and same lift pumps,injection pump and injectors. They both full up about anywhere without second thought.

 

[JSchutz]

172,XXX with original lift pump and ball joints. No additives.



As a veterinarian I see most animal supplements as totally unnecessary. Their only purpose is to relieve pet/horse owners of excess cash. I don't know much about fuel additives but figure they are probably similar in purpose. Jeff

 

[RMalone]

Most guys don't want the in-tank pump because it would be a PITA to replace on the side of the road, or in the garage for that matter.

 

[Turbo1Ton]

Most guys don't want the in-tank pump because it would be a PITA to replace on the side of the road, or in the garage for that matter.

Exactly what I was thinking.



Everything has a life expectancy. With as much abuse as a fuel pump takes it doesn't surprise me that they are fairly common replacement parts. Praire Dog's suggestion of carrying a spare has crossed my mind. The only reason it crossed my mind is because of the ease of changing it on the side of the road.



The main reason I even brought this up is because of the amount of miles and I am getting ready to take the truck for a trip for the first time. If I were at 20k I probably wouldn't even think about it. Although you guys who are 100K+ have eased my mind a bit.

 

[RGardner]

A friend has an 04 that just today lost the lift pump. Dealer tells him that it is out of warranty. The truck has 50,000+ miles on it. I thought that it should be covered under warranty, what gives? No mods on the engine at all. He and his son are stranded at a roping so he is at the mercy of the local dealer. Any replies would be appreciated.

 

[DPKetchum]

I thought it was covered under the 7/100 engine warranty. Pretty sure it is. NO DEDUCTABLE if under 5 years.