HydraulicGuy

After owning & driving my 00' for 200,000 miles, dealing w/ tranny problems, fuel pump problems, ball joints etc., I dove into an 03' H.O. w/ a 6 speed. I almost went over the edge (I hate to admit it) I did look at a few Fords and G.M.s. I hope I do not get kicked out of the club for just looking. With a bit of research I came to the conclusion that they all have their own issues so I stayed with the Cummins. So far I'm petty happy about it. It sure drives nice. I plan on putting my gauges in as soon as I find a place to put em (Any suggestions?) My biggest concern is the lift pump. I was looking around for it and could not locate it. My best guess it's in the tank. I'm guessing I will be dealing with the same problems witht the lift pump as I had with my old one. I went through 4 stock lift pumps in 200,000 miles. I went to the 6 speed manual to get away from the auto problems. For some reason every automatic I've driven for a period of time has shelled out. Must be my driving habits.(?) Any issues with the 6 speed? Any other advice is appreaciated. I hope you all will let me be in the 3rd generation club. I have paid my dues.

Thanks!

Lrdchaos

Well you will be happy to know that the 03 you bought has the same frame mounted fuel pump your 00 had....they changed in 05

SafeHarbor

My 03 has the pump mounted on the rear side of the fuel filter cannister.

Lamar

PsRumors

The only problem I have had is the rear u-joint. That is a manual problem from what I hear. Other than that you should be just fine.

HydraulicGuy

My 00' lift pump was behind the fuel filter on the engine. I may not have looked close enough for it on the 03'. Regardless, if it is the same that just sucks. I was looking at a FOSS unit or the notorious WALBORO unit for my 00' before I sold it. Jegs has a kit as well but I'm not sure who's pump it is.

Thanks for the reply.

Hydraulicguy

pullin hard

yup, pump is in the same spot as your 2000.
but i think they are a little better, because not as many problems as those noisier 2000 and 2001's
when it goes, or even before it does, get a Fass, or something similar and you won't look back.

kertoncol

So, far they replaced the driveshaft and u-joints, front left u-joint. I have a small vibration (think the carrier bearing needs to be lowered). During temps under 30 I have a owl 'who-ing' noise at about 23mph. Dealer says they can't hear it. Other than that I'm happy with the truck.