My lift pump is dying so I'm I called the dealer and they said that on the 2003 trucks they move the pump to the rear of the truck in the tank. So the question is, is the in-tank oem pump any good, and is it harder to go to an aftermarket pump after the update has been done?

The reason why I ask is because it seems like upgrading to a walbro or whatever would be much harder after the pump is in the tank due to the fact that it has to be disabled requiring the tank to be dropped. If this is the case then I would want to get some real good feedback on the updated pump, or I'll just skip it and go aftermarket right now.

I know that there has been plenty of discussion on pumps and I have read though the forum, but I couldn't find where anyone was talking about skipping the factory update to go aftermarket.

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Thanks,
schu

 

doing the same right now.

This thread is located at:
https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...7&goto=newpost

the in-tank is ~$700

the GDP is ~$400

i think the FASS is ~$550.

someone has a GOOD pic of the GDP installed in his gallery.

GDP for me

 

https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...025&si=Glacier

 

Thanks for the replys, but the question really wasn't which to go with as much as should I let the dealer do the in tank pump for free or should I go with an aftermarket solution. If the OEM in tank setup is good I'll just get that, but if it's going to crap out on me too, and the aftermarket setup is more difficult to install after the in-tank update, then I might as well get the aftermarket setup now instead of getting the dealer update, having it fail, then dealing with removing it later since you can't pull fuel though a dead pump.

schu

 

Ok, I just read the article at GDP's website about the new in tank pump and it looks like a pile of crap. Also, it looks like I will have to spend $80 more and drop the tank to fix it when it goes out. Sounds like the best way to go is to pass on the updated OEM pump and get a new GDP pump. Now I just need to find my money tree, $400 is pretty steap for a fuel pump.....

schu

 

Scrap it and go aftermarket, I sure wish I had. Now when I want to upgrade I'll have to come up with a new fuel pickup, and an upgrade is pretty much inevitable with alot of boxes.

 

I'd go aftermarket with a FASS system. Not that much more money and a whole lot more piece of mind and better product too.

 

Why not let the dealer put there pump in for free, then take it out and sell it and use that money to buy a new aftermarket pump of your choice.

 

That's completely a matter of opinion.... It is more money. As far as better piece of mind. I can show you NUMEROUS threads on Fass problems. Some say but they will fix your fass just send it in.... That does you no good at 1am when your setting on the side of the road.

Piece of mind is having a 100 dollar pump laying underneath your seat so *IF* your walbro ever fails (haven't heard of a single problem yet) In less than 10 minutes you can have it swapped out and on your way....

"and better product too" I don't see how it is.... Once again If I had the time I could show you post after post with FASS problems. Did I mention you have to get down by the pump to hear a Walbro. A FASS sounds like its crushing corn...

 

Why not a hi-po pump in the tank? That's the best option IMHO. External pumps are inferior.

Andy

 

This is what I did, you can take it as you will, I had the dealer put in the updated pump,, then I went and put in the fass. I felt it was a much better way to go,, and it dosent cost any extra.

Kevin

 

The price is right on the dealer in-tank pump, and they last much longer and work better than the older external stock LPs.

 

I'll have to say that mine doesn't. Everyone that I deal with has been absolutely fine with no problems at all. Sorry you won't think that way but you're right everybody has opinions so don't bash mine. I've heard good things about Walbro pumps however their warranty is only 90 days and that to me means something too. 4 years on a FASS system. No crushing corn going on under my truck -

 

Ford 6.0's have the same warrenty as our Cummins....so does that mean they are reliable? LOL

 

You know those head gaskets on those things are the best on the market