2nd Gen Ram Tech 1994-2001 Rams: This section is for TECHNICAL discussions only, that involve the 1994 through 2001 Rams. For any non-tech discussions, please direct your attention to the "General discussion/NON-tech" sub sections.

Replace Fuel Sending Unit or Fuel Pump?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 7, 2015 | 07:26 PM
  #1  
Texas Sparta's Avatar
Texas Sparta
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
From: Arlington, Texas
Question Replace Fuel Sending Unit or Fuel Pump?

My fuel gauge has stopped sensing the fuel level but I filled up a full tank. I'm having no trouble getting fuel to my engine. So it's probably my Fuel Sending Unit. Should I just replace the Sending Unit or would it be better replacing the whole Fuel Pump? Thanks in advance.
 
Reply
Old Feb 7, 2015 | 07:43 PM
  #2  
HeyYou's Avatar
HeyYou
Administrator
Veteran: Air Force
Community Favorite
15 Year Member
Community Builder
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 87,461
Likes: 4,218
From: Clayton MI
Default

Not sure if you can get JUST the gauge sending unit....... May have to replace the whole thing. (stay away from the Air-Tex units. Delphi, or Denso.)
 
Reply
Old Feb 7, 2015 | 07:46 PM
  #3  
Texas Sparta's Avatar
Texas Sparta
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
From: Arlington, Texas
Default

I appreciate that. My wife suggested the same. I've heard horror stories about the Air-Tex ones.
 
Reply
Old Feb 7, 2015 | 07:48 PM
  #4  
HeyYou's Avatar
HeyYou
Administrator
Veteran: Air Force
Community Favorite
15 Year Member
Community Builder
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 87,461
Likes: 4,218
From: Clayton MI
Default

Yeah, they have an absolutely horrid reputation.
 
Reply
Old Feb 8, 2015 | 03:36 PM
  #5  
Ram Driver's Avatar
Ram Driver
Veteran
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 475
Likes: 1
From: Idaho
Default

What`s wrong with using the Delphi or Denso sending units ?.
 
Reply
Old Feb 8, 2015 | 05:15 PM
  #6  
HeyYou's Avatar
HeyYou
Administrator
Veteran: Air Force
Community Favorite
15 Year Member
Community Builder
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 87,461
Likes: 4,218
From: Clayton MI
Default

There was a period after Air-Tex. The delphi and denso units are the preferred choice. Of course, they are generally more expensive too.
 
Reply
Old Feb 8, 2015 | 06:45 PM
  #7  
Spillage's Avatar
Spillage
Record Breaker
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 2,438
Likes: 73
From: S. Florida
Default

Originally Posted by HeyYou
... Of course, they are generally more expensive too.
Only if you look at a one time purchase cost... figure in the multiple Air-Tex units and your time to change them out over the life of one Delphi unit, and the the expense equation looks a little different.
 
Reply
Old Feb 8, 2015 | 07:53 PM
  #8  
Ram Driver's Avatar
Ram Driver
Veteran
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 475
Likes: 1
From: Idaho
Default

I guess I got lucky then. The fuel gauge sending unit on my truck is bad, but when I got my truck the previous owner had already bought a new Delphi fuel pump/sending unit, new in the box. I just need to have it installed.
 
Reply
Old Feb 8, 2015 | 09:07 PM
  #9  
Texas Sparta's Avatar
Texas Sparta
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
From: Arlington, Texas
Default

I found one by the brand Replacement. Have ya'll heard of that one?
 
Reply
Old Feb 9, 2015 | 12:42 AM
  #10  
Ram Driver's Avatar
Ram Driver
Veteran
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 475
Likes: 1
From: Idaho
Default

Originally Posted by Texas Sparta
I found one by the brand Replacement. Have ya'll heard of that one?

I have heard of that brand, but I have little to no personal experience on how well there parts work, or how long they last.
 
Reply



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:54 PM.