Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Which gauge is more important, trans. temp or fuel pressure

[TWilkening]

As the title reads, which is more important. I know I should have both. I'm looking to buy a setup on ebay, and I can substitute the transmission temp for the fuel pressure, just curious as to wich is needed more. I'll get the other later, just trying to figure which I need more out the gates.

 

[DFerverda]

If nothing else, Fuel pressure gauge... . Without a doubt.

If your buying the 2001 right now, i would put a gauge on it before i bought it . Also check the codes, turn key on (dont start) off on, off on, watch the box where the mileage shows up, if there are any codes it will display them.

Dirk

 

[mhenon]

I'm with Dirk... . you gotta have a fuel gauge.

Mike

 

[FourBarR]

absolutely fuel pressure,biggest failure rate in these trucks is related to fuel.

 

[Moose Truck]

Fuel Pressure!!!!!

Fuel Pressure with out any Hesitation. Been thru three Carters, before getting my GDP System.

 

[jkalchik]

Another vote for fuel pressure. It's not a question of if the lift pump will fail, it's when.