Anyone know of a source for aftermarket fuel sending unit module that goes in the tank for 01 Ram diesel ? I sure hate to pay what the ******* wants . All because of a torn filter screen at the bottom !! It should be a replaceable part but it`s not . This is not fuel pump module , fuel pump is on motor.

 

I would check Vulcan Performance. I bought a modified one from them many years ago and the price modified was well under the oem. No idea what they have going now but link takes you to the page and it does appear they have gone up in price but no idea what a new oem goes for now either.

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You can also look at a salvage/junk yard for one that is still in good condition.

 

I got a used one from member Redlinear....not sure if he's still around, though. Never see any posts from him anymore....

 

I have several of those in the shop.

 

Thanks guys. I think I'm going to replace the sending unit and use it without that filter screen and replace the inline filter more often. The same principal as a draw straw. Now I can find out how to get the old sending unit off. No screws. Looks like it slides in a channel but I cant see what holds it in place. Same with the wires.

 

The sending unit drops in the tank then has a threaded ring that screw down above them holding them in place.
The fuel lines have push lock style ends.
The fuel wires have a red "lock latch" that needs to be slid to the side to un-clip it the rest of it.

 

I'm sorry. I should has been more specific. I have dropped the tank and pulled the fuel module. I need to remove the fuel level sending unit and replace the unit. It is not held on module by screws like most I have seen. It looks like there is a slot it slides up into but I don't know what locks it in place and. I'm leary of prying up on it without knowing how it locks in place. The wires go to the underside of the top where the wire harness plugs in on top. If I was home I would try to post a picture but I wont be home until tomorrow about noon.

 

 

You might be able to fix your currently one for a lot cheaper. It is simply a loss of pressure on those screws. You might be able to remove the screws and insert a small spring to reapply the pressure.

1. If you drop the fuel tank you can then remove the sending unit.

2. Drill a little slit underneath the senders support brace.

3. Insert a small spring (maybe 1/4 in) from a local hardware or auto parts store into pin of the fuel lever sensor. Make sure the spring is tight enough so that there is enough pressure on the bracket which is in step 4.

4. Mount the bracket upside down so that it holds the spring in place.

 

There are no screws on this unit but thanks for the reply ,

 

Just for grins, could that be a Jeep Liberty fuel module?

I have had numerous Ram modules out over the years, from 94 to 02's and never have seen one like the one you have a picture of.

I do know they started using Liberty modules a few years back to retrofit when the supply of Ram ones started drying up.

I know I have never seen such an animal..........

 

Looking, it could also be a 2003 up ram fuel module.

 

Well I really couldn't say. I know I ordered it from the factory in 2000 and this is the first time the fuel tank has been dropped and the fuel sending unit replaced. I think this is the only one I have ever seen without screws to hold it on.

 

Glad you said this, it drove me nuts and I learned something new today.

The fuel level sending unit was changed in 2000 to part number 04897669AB and indeed doesn't use the screws to attach. Looks exactly like the one you posted.

Still doesn't help with the screen but at least I know there is a different sender for the 00-02 modules........