Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) vac.pump

[6naline01]

The drive gear broke on vac. pump assm. way before it's time the gentleman that repared it,someone I trust, has a lot of experience on ram cummins says he has not seen this before as the truck has only 53,530 on the the clock and now I am a little perplexed on if I should keep it or not. I rebuilt the AC,(replaced com. )new waterpump redone the radiator I am afraid my trusty Ram turning into a money pit! Input welcome TIA 6

 

[SHobbs]

It would take alot more than a messed up vacuum pump to make me put $40k or more into a new one. Gould Gear has repair parts for the vacuum pump or rebuilt pumps if needed, fix it and go.

GOULD GEAR & ELECTRIC

 

[NIsaacs]

Maybe the KDP??



Nick

 

[6naline01]

Thanks guys for the input,I have never been one to turn on an old friend

 

[bromano676]

gould says when the injection pump gets replaced, it is possible to drop the shaft key, If you do not retrieve it, it can destroy the vacuum pump gear.

 

[SHobbs]

Sure wish my 00 model had 53k on the odometer. I am closing in on the 300k mark.

 

[6naline01]

Original injector pump, at this point I am very concerned by not doing the fix on the Dowel Pin, anybody have a ruff idea on what that would cost in a shop I know the kit is $65. 00? Back issues my surgeon say's if don't follow instructions he was not going to fix my back again. I would really like to keep the truck