Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) vp44 blues

[banjoDave]

Another one for the dodge /carter lift pump.

Took out the vp44 @ approx 80K



What are your ideas on replacement?

new vp44

( if so, which one)

new p7100 ( expensicve) :{

replace the entire engine with 12 v & 7100

Get rid of the truck



replaced the lift pump, but now if kept, will prob install a FASS when funds are available



any help greatly app.

 

[sheamc]

Keep the truck... . replace pumps (yes, plural!)... . live happily ever after. Replacing the VP isn't bad, the instructions can be found in here, a haynes's manual or the service manual. I got mine from II, but just about any of them should be worthy. I replaced the LP with a HPFP from FASS. MOST IMPORTANT!!! Make sure you have gauges... . I found out the hard way. I had $1400-$1600 in both fuel pumps, worth it!! Everyone has their own favorites, find a deal if possible and get it finished so that you get back on the road.



Shea

 

[banjoDave]

latestupdate

so far, the concucious is a Blue Chip "updated" pump with timing piston sleeve,

& a FASS system on the frame rail. and GAUGES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Any cheap prices on fass out there?

 

[Rattler]

I just replaced my 44 last night. It's not really that bad of a job. I had never done this before and it was about 2 hrs to pull everything and about 2 hrs back together. I got a standard rebuilt unit from Midwest Injection. Everyone seems to have the same warranty and i already run the Juice with Attitude , so i didn't want to go with a turned up pump. Randy