Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) When It Rains It Pours!

[ARARAR]

I thought my starter was going out because I was having intermitten starting problems. I started getting clicking sounds from the starter when I turned the ignition switch but if I persisted it would start. First thing I suspected were the batteries and low and behold one of them was kaput. So, I replaced the batteries and thought that solved the problem and had no problems for a couple of days. Then, what's that French word, ?dejavou? or something like that, I'm back to square one. Once or twice I noticed the lift pump kept running for about 30 sec. after I turned the ignition "off" after a failed attempt at starting it when it usually goes back to zero after it first pressurizes

I got under the truck to see what kind of chore replacing the starter would be when I noticed I had a fuel leak because I had fuel on the under carriage and the starter. First thing I checked was the i/o to the lift pump and had no leaks @the connections. Then I ran my fingers under the bowl of the lift pump and it seems to be leaking @the plastic electrical connection, yet I have good fuel pressure: 12 psi @ idle.

So, I started it up to park it in the backyard on the RV pad to work on it this weekend and when I turned the ignition off it began to diesel! It took me 4 attempts to shut down before I was successful. I have had no problems with this truck except for a transmission up grade (BD) @ 12K and replaced the lift pump @75K.

Ok, I know the lift pump needs replacing because it leaks

and in OF all places at the electrical connection! But, do I also have an ignition switch problem or a started problem or both or better yet all three?

Has anyone had a similar Problem?

 

[WTBurke]

arar,

Sorry to hear of the 'multi' problems but, as for the starter thing check out "Larry B's starter contacts upgrade. They are sweet and I would think lots of guys have dumped their starters just because the high current contacts are blown away. Take a look at this little bomb... perhaps it may save you some bux.

As for lift pump stuff... . well you gotta change that entire set up if you want peace of mind...



Good luck

William

 

[ARARAR]

Thanks, for the reply. Scearched the forum for Larry B's; found lots of refrences but no clues as to how to get them. Can you give me a link?

 

[AJ]

Here is a (good)link page

http://www.nwbombers.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=5460

aj

 

[ARARAR]

Thanks again. Opened the silenoid and one of my contacts was pretty much gone while the other was in pretty good condtion.

Ordered my Larry B's contacts plus the diode. My truck wouldn't shut down. On the fourth or fifth time I turned the ignition off the fuled pump finally shut down.

I hope this sloves my problem.