Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) To go or Not To go?

[JSawtelle]

So there I was... ... ... ... ... ... . Pulling 20k of rolling stock up Hiway 50 and the pedal went dead for a second. 5 minutes later ..... it happened again. Then I over the crap out of it on Icehouse Road. Got home cleaned exterior of the 30% plugged radiator, changed all the fluids, Hoses, Themostat ($70 from Cummins) and pulled the codes with my Smarty. 1693, 0217 and the dreaded 216.

99,800 miles on the original I think... ... .

Does prudence dictate changing the pump now?

Or do I risk another road trip to the Rubicon this weekend?



Thnks for the help. John

 

[JSawtelle]

22 looky loo's but no advice huh?

Or is the question stupid?

 

[NDaniels]

Me- I'd change it. You know that its on its way out. I can imagine what a tow bill would cost.

 

[JoeCanuck]

I'm just getting into the 24v engines but there seems to be quite a bit that can go wrong with the injector system than just the pump. There are an awful lot of picky electronics that can cause that grief... and electronic problems can induce errors and codes in other systems.

From my experience with dealing with big rigs, fuel pump issues usually aren't intermittent; they tend to go bang and stay dead... or limp home.

You have a Fass and less than 100k on the pump. Seems like it should last longer than that.

I'd make sure it really was the problem before slamming in a new one... unless you have a bunch of cash burning a hole in your pockets.

 

[SnoKing]

I had hard starting in hot weather, a couple cases of head pedal, and a 216 code. I put on a new pump and it has been running great. Never had low fuel pressure. You have a 2001, so I would say it is the pump for sure. SNOKING

 

[Beast2B]

Well, if you get into trouble let me know. I'm in Sacto and I can help if you need it... trailer tow, maybe truck tow, spare room... . I hate to change hard parts without more evidence, but getting stranded SUCKS!!

Imler Diesel is close by and they ROCK!

 

[JSawtelle]

thanks for the offer Beast2b. I think prudence will prevail here and I sink more money into my Truck!! Now it is a matter of sifting thru the myriad of pumps out there. I am currently looking at the BlueChip!!!!! I like the Bosch Warranty.

 

[SnoKing]

Check out Midwest Fuel Injection. SNOKING

 

[JSawtelle]

Thanks Snoking.

You have always had the "Sage" Advice!!!

 

[blacksheepdiesel]

Carry a new VP with you and just change it on the road. Sounds to me like you enjoy adventures anyway. The only special tool needed is the injection pump gear puller and a short 19mm for #5 and #6 lines.

Godspeed,
Trent

 

[Cummins Thunder]

I changed a VP in a gravel driveway with a steering wheel puller and a craftsman tool kit. NO fun!! Do yourself a favor and do it at home. Its not worth the risk of dropping the pump key while in a remote location.

 

[JSawtelle]

Update

Made the trip with absolutley no problems pulled like a champ and hard at that!!