Man am I glad I found this forum......Thanks infidel. I am starting to wonder if it is the injection pump. Sure sounds like it. I am hoping not...sounds expensive. I will get that prescreen finished and see what the weekend holds. Thanks to all for now

 

So my dealer just quoted me 4800.00 for a new injection pump....plus labour<getting up off the floor> I'm a little dumbfounded to say the least. I thought I saw these units online for a grand or so. Watched the mopar vid on how to install a new one, other than a few tools I do not have, looks reletively do-able. any thoughts?

 

Much cheaper here> http://www.usdieselparts.com/index.c...-dodge-59l.cfm
Installation and timing should be way less than $500, maybe even less than $300.
Don't let the dealer do it. Besides overcharging their mechanic turnover is high. Most dealers don't have techs that have been around longer than the 14 years since the 12 valve was used.

 

Thanks for the link...thats much better. As I said previously, I am small town challanged as far as techs go. I think it may be more than I can handle...still thinkin

 

Here's installation instructions> http://www.dieselcare.net/P7100_Inst...structions.pdf

Not easy but if you can set up a lathe you'll have no problem.

 

I went with infidels suggestion a couple of years ago. I am not a mechanic. I did the job myself. Pretty straight forward. No problems. Still got the truck.

 

I definately have more confidence with this forum backing me. I am thinkin I will do it.Gonna finish my little jobs and then......

Sure is a lota Manitoba boys out here. Going in to Winnipeg today for parts and family.

Thanks for now...I'll keep checkin back and update as to where your help has got me.

 

When are ya comin' through? I'm not that far from wpg.... We should go for a Timmies or somethin'....

 

ahhh darn that would have been good....just got your post now after our return.

Rain check ?

 

Too bad. Next time.

I think I can take a rain check....long as it don't bounce... haha

 

ok update time.... I ordered a new injection pump, lift pump, overflow valve, prefilter screen kit. I realize it will be difficult to diagnose what the prob was but I feel confident in the stuck plunger theory. As you know, for a little over a hun you can replace the lift pump and I thought why not put in a fresh overflow valve. Unfortunately I paid around 280 bucks at the dealer(lost patience) So this way I hope that I have solved the prob and some potential hags down the road. The old girl has 175000 miles on and deserves a little freshining. Should have them in in a week or ten days. I'll keep you posted.

cheers

 

sorry I meant 235000 miles...

 

Mean to say the new injection pump didn't come with a new OFV?
Every pump I've ever bought has.

 

I wasn't sure if it came with, and l wanted a fresh one in there.

Guess l'll have to pay that re-stocking charge! Sure beats not having
the part when you need it though. I want this truck fixed.....

Cheers!
Bob

 

You should put a 3GSK before you install the pump.