There oughta be a law...

[Vaman]

Called my friendly neighborhood Dodge dealer (honestly, they are friendly) to order a lift pump... they want over 450 bucks. Called a Cummins dealer which is an hour away... 150 bucks plus around 5 bucks to ship. I could understand a small difference but how can Dodge possibly justify charging 3 TIMES the price when you know Cummins is still making a nice profit at $150?

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98. 5 2500, 24v, 5 speed, QC, 4x4, 4. 10 LSD, short bed, Line-X liner, tow package, camper suspension, Westin nerfs, camper shell, TST PowerMax Competition, 275 RVs, Psychotty air, HX-40, 4" straight pipe exhaust, ProComp A/T 305/70/R16s, EGT/Boost pillar gauges, Grover air horns... Love my Cummins, no love for Dodge

 

[arlan]

Tell me about it. I experienced the same thing and when I called them on it they said Cummins had to have quoted me the price of a 12 valve lift pump. The dealer ended up replacing the lift pump under the 100,000 mile engine warrenty though.

 

[csutton7]

order one from Jegs or Summit-15psi model and get it for around $80 plus shipping---chris

 

[Vaman]

I'm not even going to ask about my warranty... I should try though just to see what they say. #ad
Chris, I'm still waiting to see what comes out of all the R&D everyone is doing on the fuel system (much appreciated by the way). Any good word on that Summit pump? The price sure looks good.

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98. 5 2500, 24v, 5 speed, QC, 4x4, 4. 10 LSD, short bed, Line-X liner, tow package, camper suspension, Westin nerfs, camper shell, TST PowerMax Competition, 275 RVs, Psychotty air, HX-40, 4" straight pipe exhaust, ProComp A/T 305/70/R16s, EGT/Boost pillar gauges, Grover air horns... Love my Cummins, no love for Dodge

 

[arlan]

I thought the same way and when I talked to the service manager he said my mods (SEE SIG could not possible affect the lift pump and they were more that happy to do it.

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98. 5 ISB QC 3500 4X4 3. 54, PowerMax1, DTT TC & VB, TY303 225/70/19. 5's on Rickson Wheels, 275 Injectors, Mag-Hytec Transmission Pan/Differential Cover, 9000 LB Warn Winch, Ultra Board Running Boards, Westach Combo Boost/EGT Transmission Temperature & Fuel Pressure gauges, Pac Brake, 2-lo kit, CB, GPS, Rancho 9000's, ATS exhaust manifold, JRE 4" exhaust with muffler and resonator. Lifetime NRA Member

 

[pwr2tow]

When I bought my lift pump from cummins they did not have one and ordered it from another cummins dealer and had it shipped directly to me and charged to my credit card over the phone it cost $150. 00. When the pump arrived two days later I opened the invoice, cummins charge to me $150. 00, cummins charge to cummins, oops $85. 00. Oh well It's better then what my dealer wanted $395. 00.
Ron

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1999, 3500, 6x6, slt, auto, 3. 55, Qd cab, ISB cummins, Isspro transmission temp, EGT, Boost gauges on A-piler, fuel prssure gauge, DD stage 1, DD TTPM, modified banjo bolts, K&N 0880 with prefilter, triple trailing 2001 26RKSS Tahoe 5th wheel, 1999 120hp 1800 bayliner. 20,000 lbs GCW.

 

[EMDDIESEL]

Imagine if the government had to buy one, Cummins would probably charge them a grand

 

[pres10]

My dealer wanted $398. I got one shipped to me from cummins for about $140. In my opinion dealers are only good for the initial purchase of the truck. Mine does not know squat about diesels.

John

 

[Tom C]

I noticed The dealer that I bought my truck at had some slip on tow mirrors for $65. 00. I was at tractor supply and they had the same mirrors for $25. 00

Figures

ever notice how big and nice those dealerships are getting. I wander why. $$$$$

 

[Vaman]

Had to add another one... flywheel from Dodge $780... flywheel from Cummins $250 and he said I could probably get it cheaper elsewhere. Looks like the general rule here is to take the Cummins price and multiply it by 3 to get the Dodge price.

 

[PUFF00]

Most people don’t have a great resource like this website; and they just have no clue the dealer is sticking a hot poker up their *** .

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2001. 5 3500 QC 4X4 6-speed HO 3. 55 black
1998 Jeep TJ black http://www.nm4w.org/members/puffer.htm

 

[ARARAR]

Cummins West in Sactramento quoted me $129 for a 98. 5 lift pump which is one that supercedes the original pump, but they order it by strictly by engine #. Which brings up a question: what is the highest pressure that the VP44 is is designed to handle?


[This message has been edited by arar (edited 05-21-2001). ]

 

[fj40charles]

Perhaps Dodge highly trained techs charge $395. 00 for a lift pump BECAUSE it takes them 3 days to diagnose the problem and it takes at least 5 phone calls to the DC "hotline" to decide by comittee if the lift pump has indeed failed.

For the hassle factor involved in getting warranty work, I'll gladly pay $139. 00 for a lift pump.

Like what someone said, "Dodge dealer is ONLY good for the initial purchase. "

Charles

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2000 QC 2500 4x4 LWB ETC/DEE, Anti-Spin, 3. 54, Trailer Tow, Camper Special, DD1's, PS boost module, PS high idle kit, PS steel idler pulley, Autometer boost and EGT gauges, Westin nerf bars, Rhino Liner
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1969 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40
350 TBI, Turbo 400, ARB lockers front/rear, 4 wheel power disk brakes, 4. 88 ring/pinion, 3 speed transfer case, full roll cage, Warn 8274, MRT 36 bolt beadlocks with Super Swamper Boggers (16x35x15), Saginaw Power steering, custom bumpers/fenders/nerf bars/skid plate, GM tilt steering column, 6 point roll cage, RCI racing seats with 5 point harness. Loves to be pulled behind the Dodge and pass the powerjokes going up hills.

 

[d bronec]

Needed an injector line for my 24 valve,the dodge dealer wanted $141. 00. My local cummins dealer wanted $37. 50. Cummins dealer was an extra 15 min. drive . Guess where I went?

 

[rmrc]

I totally agree with PUFF! This TDR site is worth it's money in gold for all of the information & experience that is available to us regarding pricing and repairs!!!!!

 

[Sky]

LOL, Just like the fuel filters at the dealer are $45. 00 and $11. 27 at cummins. I love this site! Or do I? Hmmmm new DTT VB TC, EZ, Exhaust, injectors... ... . I was going to say this site has saved me money LOL... Ya right, Bombing is worse than crack.

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2001 QuadCab,SWB,Auto, 4X4,4" Flowmaster Raceing Exhaust, DTT TC & VB, EZ Box, Bosch 275 Injectors, Mag-Hytech transmission pan/Dana 70, K&N, 33" BFG AT'S... ... .....