Since there have been so many stories out there of failing VP44's lately, mine included, I thought I would spread a little sunshine. I just got my truck back on the road this past weekend! I had my VP44 die before Christmas. I got the IP, Gauges and Vulcan relocation kit and new lift pump and did the fix myself. Installed all the gauges and she is running great! I even got rid of the clicking I had before. I posted on that before. I would be driving at higher speeds and I would here a click that had no specific pattern to it. It kinda sounded like a switch opening and closing like a flasher. Well after the replacement of the IP and lift pump I no longer have the tick. I am not sure if they are related or what but I am happy. Now if I can figure out my trailer light issue I will be a happy camper. I am by no means an auto tech, but I can tinker when I need to. The job was pretty straight forward and took me about 3 days to do...off and on and getting the right tools and what not. Saved me a lot of money and taught me a lot in the process. thanks to all the help on here and keep up the good work guys.

swordfish

 

Good work! Nothing like a job done right to make you feel good.

I may need to hire you in a while. I have 206K on my VP-44. Actually, I'm kinda looking forward to it.

 

Congrats, on the success. I replaced my VP44 at the end of November, truck had 80,000. The CTD is much more mechanic friendly than other light truck diesels out there.

 

Where did you guys get your VP's ? and did ya get the HRVP?
Just looking for some insight....mine's still going strong at 72k (knock on wood) but I always read the VP threads....