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Buying a VP44 in Canada (Kamloops B.C)

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Old Aug 7, 2008 | 09:17 AM
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Buying a VP44 in Canada (Kamloops B.C)

Im just waithing on some ideas on a thread i started last night, but if it is the VP44, does anyone know of a reliable source in Canada? I called Lordco, and they didnt know what i was talking about. Im sure a Dealer would squeeze all life out of my wallet. Can you get them used from a wrecker or is that dumb???? Any ideas?
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Old Aug 7, 2008 | 10:34 AM
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I know one of the guys at work just bought a pump in vernon. Can't remember the name of the place, I think he payed a good chunk for it though. 1500 plus.
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Old Aug 7, 2008 | 07:05 PM
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I bought from Taber Diesel in Alberta, MWFI sent me to them when I told them about being hosed by UPS and FEDEX in "brokerage fees"

here's a link to another forum with the contact info,
http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/98...ough-mwfi.html
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Old Aug 7, 2008 | 09:16 PM
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Piers Diesel out on the west coast might be a good place to check also.
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Old Aug 7, 2008 | 09:34 PM
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Or Peak Diesel, where Harry and Piers now work. Call around to some injection shops. Or even Cummins. Better yet, buy one in the states, have it sent to a PO Box and pick it up across the border.
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Old Aug 7, 2008 | 09:51 PM
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Source Automotive out of the US. I got mine from Rip. He's the man and the cheapest shipped right to your door.
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Old Aug 7, 2008 | 10:39 PM
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I haven't been down that way for awhile, but is Thompson Rivers Diesel Injection still around? They used to be on Notre Dame I think near that wholesale sports place. They might be able to point you in the right direction if not help you right there?
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Old Aug 7, 2008 | 11:24 PM
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BD in Abbotsford. They seem like a decent unit at a decent price. www.bd-power.com
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Old Aug 8, 2008 | 12:57 AM
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Originally Posted by leeboy
Im just waithing on some ideas on a thread i started last night, but if it is the VP44, does anyone know of a reliable source in Canada? I called Lordco, and they didnt know what i was talking about. Im sure a Dealer would squeeze all life out of my wallet. Can you get them used from a wrecker or is that dumb???? Any ideas?
I bought mine from a wrecker(It was off a '53' engine they can't sell)for $200, it works like a charm!
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Old Aug 9, 2008 | 12:51 AM
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Great feedback, Thompson Valley wanted about $1600 for a bosh one...
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Old Aug 9, 2008 | 03:17 AM
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Has anyone tried to rebuild their vp44 using something like this?
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Old Aug 9, 2008 | 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by JoeCanuck
Has anyone tried to rebuild their vp44 using something like this?
Im very curious to know if anyone has rebuilt a vp44, I just happen to have a core sitting in my shop.... mine was throwing the vp death code PO2016(I think thats it)
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Old Aug 9, 2008 | 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by nickg
I bought from Taber Diesel in Alberta, MWFI sent me to them when I told them about being hosed by UPS and FEDEX in "brokerage fees"

here's a link to another forum with the contact info,
http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/98...ough-mwfi.html
Taber diesel is the way to go.$1100.00 PLUS 30.00 approximately for shipping 30 days to return core rebuilt to bosch specs with new board.Topnotch service.Just tell them you were refered by MWFI and your good to go.
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Old Aug 9, 2008 | 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by JoeCanuck
Has anyone tried to rebuild their vp44 using something like this?
I wouldn't trust that. You're not dealing with any of the malfunctions. Generally, they fail due to electronics, or an actual mechanical failure. I don't think there are too many that spring leaks.
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Old Oct 3, 2008 | 12:16 PM
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Interior diesel out of salmon arm is the best we have around here. give rob a call 250 833 4299 he has the bestr warrenty around...unlike BD. he get new pumps not rebuilt ones.some companys only replace the part that went...so you could be getting a "rebuilt pump" but everything else would have 300000 on it..*cough cough bd cough
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