Whaler wrote:
I will assume you can gain access to the top of the engine. Facing the rear you should be able to see it on left side. Look for a bracket that has three 3/8th nuts on top. Should see fuel lines with banjo fittings and maybe a filter. It is not a big pump, not much bigger than a coke can and it is under that bracket. You mentioned losing power. Could be lift pump, bad fuel, dirty filters, injection pump, drawing air some where or a number of things. But whatever it is, start with the easy things first that may be critical. Replace filters and o ring(spin on filters), check fuel for quality and water and replace lift pump if you doubt it is pumping with enough pressure. Not all lift pumps are equal, buy a quality pump. I had the same issues that just cost me $1700 and I don't have the labor charge yet. All started with a weak (new) lift pump and it doesn't take long to damage an injector pump. I am not a expert here but relating my experience and possible causes. Good luck and lets us know what you find.
$1,700 really? That seems like the cost of a V44 injector pump, and about $300 to install and re-program. The picture insert is a Dodge Cummins out of their manual. I certainly hope they are not putting the lift pump on top of the engine. That is why Dodge had so many problems with lift pumps.
