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Originally Posted by sullyracer
Motor died check engine soon light came on. Stress level boiled over.
Cranked over but wouldn't start
Had it towed (1st time) to shop
Had fuel pump replaced
Drove two hours to RV park with no issues
Shut it down in but it wouldn't start back up
Tech worked very hard for 2 days at RV park testing circuits and sweating (92°)
Had ECM checked by Freightliner, it was OK
After priming the motor it started and ran fine with no issues
Drove it to the shop and they're still working on it with much vigor.
Maybe lift pump? They're not sure.
3 Techs worked all day on it today
They tested, bypassed, stressed all the circuits. Even changed starting batteries.
It now runs great but it won't start without priming.
We'll see on Monday....
Have my DW so all is good
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Update
We made it home safely right before the Covid hit
Safe at home now and time for a follow up.
Ring Power Corp. (Lake City, Fla) did in fact replace the VP 44 injection pump without replacing the lift pump. $$$$.
GS roadside assistance towed me to Ring Power (a Cat dealer) I have a Cummings ISB. Whatever!??
Richard(Ocala), Joe and Alex (Orlando) Ring Techs Put much effort into this and replaced Vp44 again and this time also replaced the lift pump (Electric fuel pump from Napa).
$5000. Later (2 new starting batteries and fuel pump)
They were true to their warranty and didn’t charge me for the labor or the new VP 44
I am a much wiser dude for all of this And poorer $
But the wisdom is still mine
So in closing what most of you said is correct
when you replace the injection pump replace the lift pump
Thanks to all Can’t wait to go anywhere......
stay safe