I just purchased my first diesel pickup. I have a 2001 Dodge Ram 3500 long bed dually. Quite a change from my 1996 K1500 350 Chev pickup. I tow a 24ft and 26ft travel trailer and the 1/2ton struggled. I suppose that is about to change.
Prior to buying my truck I THOUGHT I had adequately researched the diesel technology. Almost bought a Ford 7.3 but found this Dodge in my price range. It has 130,000 miles on it.

So here is the question. I NOW realize that I have a truck with potential LIFT PUMP and INJECTOR PUMP issues based on what I have read online. I know the Cummins engine will run for 200-300K miles but how many $1600 pumps does it take to do that. Should I have avoided this version. Whats the next step?

Thanks

RBdiesel

 

just install a fuel pressure gauge to make sure you dont starve the injection pump, thats what kills them, an aftermarket pump is also a good idea, like fass or air dog, but not nessassry