Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Written VP44 replacement guide

[jkern]

Does anyone have or is there a posted written procedure for replacing a VP44. i have done this before, but has been a while and was looking to refresh my memory before i start. i have searched the forums for a couple hours, but can't find what i am looking for.



thanks in advance!

 

[JKreiss]

If you're just looking to refresh your memory, these videos might help out a bunch. As far as written procedure per say, i'm not sure. Start with the first one then work your way through the other 4. Hope that helps.



YouTube - VP-44 Install and Removal Series 1 of 5

 

[kenny61]

Gateway Diesel Owners Association - How to VP44



VP44 Dodge Pump Installation Instructions

 

[jkern]

thanks guys!

 

[Sticks]

Seems to me that there used to be a sticky for these kind of things, and I think I wrote one for this. Looks like they got it covered for you. Take your time.

One piece of advice...

I have done about 40 of these. I learned to kill two birds with one stone as I was buttoning up the job. I leave tightening the injector lines for last, and I direct wire the transfer pump (TP) to the battery and as the TP is running, I wait to see which injector lines at the head start bleeding. Once I get good fuel flowing (usually 2 at a time) I tighten them down, rotate the engine 120* (22mm socket on the alternator bolt) and wait for the next 2 to start bleeding.

Once I get all the lines tightened down, then I install the TPS sensor, rotate the engine, air hat, rotate the engine, and so on. I leave the pump running and keep turning over the engine by hand until I am ready to start, get the TP plugged back into the truck, and I rarely have more than 5 seconds of crank time, and do not have to crack open any injector lines. Clean off the fuel from the bleeding process, take a test drive and then check for leaks.