Hi Everyone!

Anyone knows of a VP44 Cummins Bosch Pump rebuilder or a cheap relaible source? My truck is hard starting and my mechanic suspects that it needs a new pump.
I have a 2000 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins Turbodiesel pick-up truck.
Any leads would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!
Ben

 

Should post this in the diesel section.......

 

ebay has some good deals, but there could be other issues, pluged filter, leaking fuel lines, bad lift pump, which if the lift pump is bad it probably toasted the vp44... any other info you can give on the problem?

 

my apologies for posting on the wrong section. it's my first post.

anyway, i took it to a mechanic and he replaced the filter. according to him, the pump is toast. in this economy, i'm trying to save money by searching for a cheaper source for a pump. i have checked ebay and just wondering if there's any other more reasonable source out there.

i bought my truck about 2 yrs. ago and it currently has 313K miles on it. it has served me well and i don't want to get rid of it.

thank you!

 

The cheapest I've seen VP44s for sale from reputable companies is about $1000, and if you haven't already you are going to want to get an aftermarket lift pump too (FASS/Air Dog) or at the very least get a pressure gauge so you can see if the lift pump is supplying enough fuel to keep pressure up during WOT.

 

i think i have no choice but to bite the bullet.
my next worry is how much a local shop would charge me to remove and install the new pump and its ancilliaries.
thanks again!

 

Get involved with your local diesel enthusiasts and you can probably find someone who has a garage/shop that they do side work out of.

 

that's a great idea! i will!
thanks!