I am replacing my vp44 as soon as it gets here. i have never replaced one so if anyone has any tips or suggestions i would like to hear them. i found the video that someone posted on how to replace it so i will be watching that a few times. thanks in advance for any help

hillbilly

 

Yeah that video is great check it out for sure. I watched all the way thru not even needing to change mine. Just because it was cool to see how in depth it was.

Oh and take your time.

 

its real easy to do 2.5 -4 hours depending on your skill level just remove the front 3 (on pump) fuel lines the others flex out of the way turn the key way to 12 oclock on the gear AND DONT KNOCK OFF THE THE KEY on the pump shaft it is matched to that pump take your time . I just did one 1 hour ago .blue chip special X. good luck, Rebal

 

takes us 45-60 minutes. Leave back two injection lines on put remove head mount. put the two pumps standing up and clock the new one, and make sure its perfectly in line, if its not it will crusk key and be off time. The nut should go all the way on by finger, if it doesn't then its not right. Also, when you get the pump put two small punch marks on both sides of the key, this will tighten the ket to the shaft, you don't want that key falling. Make sure to get the two mount bolts under pump.

 

I printed out the directions I found on this site and did my first in about 5 hours, including clean-up time and a lunch break. If you can follow the examples and use a wrench, it is a very simple process. If you don't know what a line wrench is, have someone help.

-Joe

 

I got my FASS system last night but i am still waiting on the vp44 i hope i can start on putting the fass in today and have that done before i get the vp. also another question someone on this site sells the breather tube relocate kit does anyone know his name? i pulled the radiator last night and it is caked with a couple inches of grease. i want to relocate that breather tube so my radiator and the front of the engine compartment stays relativly clean.

Shannon

 

Here is my write up on the VP44 replacement.

http://mopar.mopar1973man.com/2002-d...eplacement.htm

And re-prime the system...

http://mopar.mopar1973man.com/2002-d...l%20system.htm


Then lube the fuel system up...

http://mopar.mopar1973man.com/2002-d...-cycle-oil.htm

 

mopar1973man thank you for the links i really appriciate it i will be using those when i get my vp

 

Not a problem... These where copied straight out of the Dodge FSM books... So it should do exactly what you need!

 

Did it with my father in law on Saturday! Wish I would have done it sooner. The truck runs so much better.
Oh I put on some 100hp infectors at the same time and rebuilt the PS pump and Vacum pump since they were under there and area was clear.

I would say have special angle wrenches and cross foot sockets. And work slow and clean. be organized and you will get done right. Study the instructions a few times and have something to reference to when removineg and installlign.
Good luck!
T

 

That right there is the key to good installs...

 

i am going to rebuild my ps pump too it leaks so it needs to be done. looks like i will have to run to the store and pick up some of those wrenches and sockets thanks all

shannon