VP44 Bit the dust (2001 Cummins)

[Herzog]

For future reference to anybody else, attached is a very good / detailed instructions for replacing a VP44 2nd Gen.

It's the best one I've been able to find.

 

[Meat_]

Thanks

 

[Herzog]

Well, I'm down to 3 bolts holding the pump in... I'll probably order one tomorrow so I can get it here.

My question is, what did you guys use to barr the engine? I only need to go a little more to be at 12 o'clock. I don't have a barring tool, is there another quick option?

Also, I need to source a puller if whoever I buy from doesn't send one. Looks like a simple T puller will work so that shouldn't be a big deal.

So far, the tear-down has only taken a couple hours and that's taking my time. This hasn't been bad at all.

 

[I Lean]

Well, I'm down to 3 bolts holding the pump in... I'll probably order one tomorrow so I can get it here.

My question is, what did you guys use to barr the engine? I only need to go a little more to be at 12 o'clock. I don't have a barring tool, is there another quick option?

Also, I need to source a puller if whoever I buy from doesn't send one. Looks like a simple T puller will work so that shouldn't be a big deal.

So far, the tear-down has only taken a couple hours and that's taking my time. This hasn't been bad at all.

I have a puller set similar to the one pictured in that instruction link, you're welcome to borrow if it'll work.

 

[bryson]

Well, I'm down to 3 bolts holding the pump in... I'll probably order one tomorrow so I can get it here.

My question is, what did you guys use to barr the engine? I only need to go a little more to be at 12 o'clock. I don't have a barring tool, is there another quick option?

Also, I need to source a puller if whoever I buy from doesn't send one. Looks like a simple T puller will work so that shouldn't be a big deal.

So far, the tear-down has only taken a couple hours and that's taking my time. This hasn't been bad at all.

Just put a 15mm socket on one of the 3 crank pulley bolts and give it a spin... It'll turn a lot easier than you think. You won't need the engine barring tool.

 

[Rot Box]

So far, the tear-down has only taken a couple hours and that's taking my time. This hasn't been bad at all.

Good to hear

 

[Herzog]

I have a puller set similar to the one pictured in that instruction link, you're welcome to borrow if it'll work.

Sweet! You've bailed me out a few times now.

 

[Herzog]

Just put a 15mm socket on one of the 3 crank pulley bolts and give it a spin... It'll turn a lot easier than you think. You won't need the engine barring tool.

I'll give it a shot. Thanks!

 

[Herzog]

I ended up buying a "steering wheel puller" from Vatozone the other day when I was getting parts for our cherokee... don't ask... The steering wheel puller worked like a charm. I pulled the pump all the way out last night and picked a new one locally. And since I took the old one directly in I didn't have to play the core charge game.

The new (reman) pump had a tag on it saying that it was rebuilt with original bosch parts. Everything about it looked right... plus I feel better knowing that I got it local and not from some random person on Ebay.

Threw the pump in, purged the air out and primed the system and it's running strong. Now I need to replace the input seal on my t-case. It dumped most of it's fluid just sitting there. At least I hope that's what's leaking.

 

[Herzog]

Overall the process was quite easy. I've done much harder work on vehicles before. A quick tip for the hard to reach injector lines in the back... find a stubby 3/4" box end wrench, or cut one down.

I cut a cheap 3/4" wrench in half and it worked perfect. Plus you can tighten all the lines down and know your not over torquing them with it.