any reason to all the lift pumps dying???

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01-02-2006 | 09:09 AM

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Shovelhead

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DC wouldn't have an accurate number.

For starters, there are probably hundreds of drivers putting around on dead pumps and don't know it.
And.....
I know both of my lift pumps were changed by me without DC's knowledge because I didn't feel like dealing with the hassle, letting them have my truck for a day or two, and most of all,.......I didn't want to pay $350 for the same pump I can buy for $140 elsewhere.

I''m sure there are others like me.

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01-02-2006 | 12:41 PM

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fredw

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my buddy has went threw 3 liftpumps in 50k, keeps two with him at all times, has told the dealer many times of this problem, dealer told him dodge does not give a crap, this will be his last cummins

the last one went while we were comming home threw the night, cold as ****, from that exsperience, i would not trust the truck as well

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01-02-2006 | 01:47 PM

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While it is lamentable that DC has this problem with lift pumps, it is a very easy problem for a truck owner to fix. See my posts in 3rd Gen engines for more details. Certainly no reason in and of itself to avoid Dodge trucks. Chev trucks come with 245/75 tires and Dodge trucks need an aftermarket lift pump. That is just the way it is.

A high quality Walbro or Bosch lift pump will last the lifetime of the truck.

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01-02-2006 | 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jeepsuck

are these lift pumps pricey??? im still new to this CTD thing. if they are anything like the fuel pumps on SBC's, which they somewhat resemble, then they should be relatively cheap.

can the lift pump dying cause other more expensive things to fail?

if it were not a mechanical pump stuck to the side of the block, then it would have to be an electric fuel pump, right? the kind that goes in the tank? the kind that are a total pain in the *** to replace cause you have to remove the tank and dismantle it?

i kinda like the idea of the pump being in the engine bay. then again, it looks pretty wide open for me on a 1st gen, i dont know how it is for you 94+ guys

Cummins and other places sell them alot cheaper than DC.
A dead lift pump can cause your injection pump to fail.
98.5-2002 use an electric pump located on the engien block.
2003-2004 use an electric pump located on fuel canister.
under 98.5 build date is mechanical and very reliable.
The lift pumps that are failing are the electric non in-tank pumps. The in-tank lift pumps used on the 2005 and newer trucks have had no failures. The in-tank lift pumps have been in use for 1 1/2 years. DTR memeber hoser works for a dealership in canada and sees all kinds of lift pump failure this time of year due to poor fuel, blended fuel, thicker fuel due to temps, ETC. He reports zero in-tank lift pump failures. The trucks that are still under warranty will get the in-tank lift pump retrofit kit if their truck comes in with lift pump problems.

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