Hey everyone,

Long story short, about 2 weekends ago I was putting in my Fuel Snubber and well the threaded port on the lid cracked I sealed it up, made a fastener to go around the port to clamp it close (so the crack is more closed) and put the stock plug back in the port.

Figured I would go to the dealership today and price it out. Shouldn't be too much should it, it's only cast aluminium.....$1600 CDN Said **** that and so now I'm running a couple options through my head.

Should I get it welded and re-tapped? Should I try a junk yard (which probably wont get me anywhere, but maybe)? Or is there some place online that you guys no of that I could order a new/used one for? I still have it sealed up right now but obviously can't use my fuel pressure gauge (unless I tap it into the other port for now)

Thanks!!

 

Napa has tham. Thay have the plastic covers not sure about the cast aluminum version.

 

Hmm I was actually throwing back and forth the idea of trying through NAPA, being as I work for them (through Traction and Truck Pro). Maybe I will see what they carry, cause I do not want to spend $1600,lol

Thanks

 

Just called my local Napa Store near me. They don't carry the fuel filter lid im looking for

 

Well I didn't think this would happen, but I found a wrecker that has the part that I need (im hoping its the same part). They are asking for $150 for it plus shipping. I have never found a Dodge Ram Cummins in a junk yard before so this is the first!!

Thanks for at least reading my post and thanks 9 sec camaro

 

there is someone parting a truck out in the classified section. His name is bruce.
Here is the ad.

https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...=15336&cat=500

 

$ 1,600.00 for a Aluminum cap ...........Hay Dodge you people are a bunch of THEIVES !!!

 

Go to genogarage.com they sell a metal cap for around $60.00, it work great with a fuel pressure gauge. I'm real happy with mine.

 

Yea I was wondering what was wrong with them. I'm not sure if she was pricing out the entire unit or what, but still $1600 for the entire fuel filter assembly even (if that is what she was pricing out)

 

I've been trying to find this "cap" and can only find something for 2000-2007...Which won't work for my truck.

This is the piece I am looking for if the pic helps:

 

buy a bypass system from walbro or somewhere and done even use the factory stuff. looking at about 1/3 the cost of the dealer part and alot better protection

brett

 

Hmm, The entire fuel pump system, or does the bypass come with a filter of some sort?

 

this is just a sample of what there is. if i were you, i would go ahead and get the full walbro or similar system to help protect your vp-44

http://www.glacierdieselpower.com/pr..._id=MK20306-RM

brett

 

Thanks for the link..I've been looking around trying to find places that carry that,lol and had no luck.

Would it be easy/good to buy that kit, and then a walbro pump of some sort. Or is there a kit that has everything I need...bypass and pump? Does that Filter bolt in the stock spot?

Sorry for all the questions, I'm just a noob when it comes to fuel system delivery.

Thanks though so far!!

 

I agree with Rusty..$1600...give me a break.

Heres your chance to move the lift pump, install a big line kit and filter on the fremerail.

Look at Vulcan Performance for some solutions. You can get a filter head from Cummins or go with a Racor style filter:

http://www.o-f-i.com/index.php?page=...separators.htm

I can track down the correct one if you are interested.

Also, u can put a tapped banjo bolt in and sample fuel pressure at the VP-44 inlet.