Economical Fuel Lift Pump Replacement for the Dodge Cummins 5 9 Diesel Engine

I found an economical fuel pump on Ebay for my 2000 Dodge Ram dually with a 5.9 Cummins turbo diesel. I am not sponsored by Herko Automotive. I just wanted to share this so I might help someone else out.

[@nate4684]

Good video wish I saw this before I got frustrated with the prices and just spent 300 on a fuel pump.

[@randalllee5569]

these are great pumps 8 years and still kicking,200,000 miles

[@ggnutsc]

I went through several of those stock pumps, and been running one like you show there for several years. Mine was bought at Autozone and is an Airtex brand, but looks the same as the Herko. That’s a good price and I’ll keep it in mind if I ever lose another lift pump!

[@j.jacobson]

So the pump you installed worked no problem with no adaptation as far as fuel lines or anything like that. Thanks for your response

[@this-Cowboys-Ride]

It mounted and fit. The inlet line mounted in a little different location but worked flawlessly. It is still working today

[@j.jacobson]

@@this-Cowboys-Ride all right cowboy thanks for the response. It’s funny about the pump and said to myself this thing is completely different and then looked it up on KZbin and you were the first video with the exact same situation. If I remember correctly it looks pretty dry where you live are you in the southwest and do you have any cattle or horses dealing with drought. Thanks for your Spons so quickly after five years from doing this video

[@this-Cowboys-Ride]

@@j.jacobson no sir I live in Alabama

[@rvsam4u]

Great video, thanks for making it. I am going to put that Herko on my 99 5.9L 24V Cummins . Thanks again!

[@NeilLB7]

Back in the day, lots of guys used to run two stock pumps in series....so they got 25psi and ran them like that for years. Although Cummins doesn't recommend over 20, it seemed to work.

[@chilidog73]

Got any links with info about this?

[@CTSCAPER]

I appreciate the video. I'm due to replace the lift pump on my '02.

[@this-Cowboys-Ride]

Thank you. I hope my video helps. My pump is still doing great although I don't drive the truck near as much these days. Also I do not know if these pumps are still available. It's been a few years

[@24vcumminsdiesel89]

The are still for sale im looking at buying one my self for my 2001 24v

[@hawk270leadflinger9]

Thank you for the video. I have a 2002 dodge 3500 Cummins 5.9 24v. The person that owned before me apparently put a fass aftermarket inline pump attached to the frame on the truck when the tank lift pump when out. Im having the same issues. What’s weird is the truck fuel pressure goes back to like 12-15 once the truck has been sitting for a while. It stranded me a week ago and I had it towed. Sputtered and had no power but it did idle. Couldn’t drive home. After the tow driver dropped the truck at the house which was about an hour ride. I started the truck and it ran normal and the pressure was back to 12-15 from the zero it was at when it stalled. It has done that three times. Idk if I should replace the after market pump or just take it out and put a new tank lift pump into it. I don’t think my truck has the pump up front like the one you replaced.

[@this-Cowboys-Ride]

My understanding different models didn't have it. I know for a fact those injection pumps can't handle being starved of fuel. I ended up having to replace mine

[@adrianjimenez1557]

I just got my herko lift pump, due to your video! My stock lift pump was working good, but decided to try the Herko, and have a peace of mind knowing that i'm running a better pump. Thanks for let us know about this product!! Have you had any problems??

[@this-Cowboys-Ride]

Mine has been working great now for over 2 years

[@culture2culture747]

Are installing a Delphi Fuel Pump I just had my replaced this week. I am thinking about getting rid of my Cummins especially if I have to replace the $1500 pump.

[@JohnDoe-pf2ps]

awesome vid man i have the same problem with my truck too i might need a cps sensor but i might as well replace my lift pump as well glad i saw this video really gonna save me some cash

[@this-Cowboys-Ride]

I'm glad I could help. Unfortunately 4 weeks later my VP44 injector pump failed from driving it to long with low fuel pressure. If that happens replace the the camshaft sensor behind it. The pump is an easy change so don't feel you aren't capable of doing it if you have basic mechanical skills. Just get ready to spend $1200 and up. When mine quit it failed to start but would run badly with the half the injector lines cracked open. Good luck and keep a check on your fuel pressure

[@JohnDoe-pf2ps]

i posted a thread on dieselbombers since my truck kind of lost power and wouldnt move past 30 mph and threw a little smoke truck didnt soind rough at all even when i parked at home it idled fine i didnt want to rev it in case my injection pump wanted go out too but i got a reply on there that it coul just be my cps sensor im really hoping it is amd maybe the lift pump as well i cant afford the injection pump right now

[@RobertJackson1969]

do you think the new lift pump starved the inj pump or is the new herko pump solid?

[@JohnDoe-pf2ps]

I haven't replaced it yet I've had to return a fuel filter five times either bc it was too tall by a very small margin or the lip of the filter wouldn't even snap on the canister lid I've been looking for that herko pump but I can't find it

[@this-Cowboys-Ride]

I got mine on eBay. Btw... 3 weeks later my injector pump failed. I hope u don't have the same bad luck. The lift pump works flawless

[@billmelot4227]

After watching your video I bought a Herko lift pump for my truck. I have put three of them on and they do not get pressure like yours. I get 20 psi with the key on and less than 10psi when I start the truck and if I rev it a little the pressure goes to zero. The people are really nice and keep sending more pumps but I am tired of changing them out. Is your pump still holding up ok. What do you recommend to me

[@luisvillalobos3803]

Owesome vid man am about to try that herko pump on my truck am having same issue, I'll b looking forward for more new vids on your page

[@ricardobooker1704]

How is the fuel pump working. I love these old trucks they sound like a diesel should sound.

[@this-Cowboys-Ride]

It has and still is working flawlessly. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@paulaubin510]

High pressure like that could cause your fuel heater to start leaking out of the top of your Filter canister. If it does you only require a number 10 ACO ring

[@RandallsRestRelaxation]

Great Video! I just subscribed. Its been almost 2 years. How is the Herko pump holding up? I need one for my 01 cummins, only 5 psi going down the road.

[@this-Cowboys-Ride]

Randall's Rest & Relaxation the herko fuel pump has not given me any problems. Still works great

[@RandallsRestRelaxation]

Awesome. Where did you get it? I can't find them on ebay.

[@this-Cowboys-Ride]

Randall's Rest & Relaxation thats where i got mine about 2 years ago

[@scotthuenemeier2018]

Awesome Video

[@scotthuenemeier2018]

Just bought one for $40 from the company in Florida.... came in days with free shipping. Installed it with and new Wix fuel filter and now my truck is back to life. Thanks brother!!! 1999 24v 3500 Dully

[@rrcoster]

Sounds like you been pretty luck with not having to replace your Vp44 pump as there failure rates are pretty high especially with a weak lift pump but if stock no programmer that probably helps also

[@this-Cowboys-Ride]

rrcoster Lol. The vp44 died one month afterwards. Thanks g or watching

[@rrcoster]

That suck lol i was just wondering as shortly after i replaced my lift pump my vp44 took a crap also but that is for sure the weak point for the vp44 injection pump on needing good fuel pressure to stay happy

[@7Melons]

I bought one of these herko pumps but mine is the in tank version hope it holds up and gives me proper pressure (currently rocking 4psi at idle and 2psi when accelerating)

[@this-Cowboys-Ride]

Sounds kind of low to me.

[@MrToddRH]

Cowboy prepper.... Please let us know if this pump has lasted more than a few years....and if the pressure has stayed up Thank you. EDIT.... Just saw your response from earlier.

[@johncrawford9418]

What an excellent video very well done thanks

[@this-Cowboys-Ride]

John Crawford Thank you

[@steveklopping9364]

Great video, thanks for showing us how to do that!

[@xraykadiddlehopper8067]

Your right, That’s the exact same pump they are selling at OReillys as a replacement for my 02 2500 under a different name and more money. 😏

[@this-Cowboys-Ride]

Almost every part I have needed for my truck I have purchased online for much less than from the chain parts stores. They charge twice as much for the same part to give you that lifetime warranty.

[@roberttammerawitchey4652]

Ok.. it's been 4 yrs since you've installed this.What's your 'take' on it now??I've done stock factory replacement, upgraded DRRPs,,,, all with about the same longevity; Too darn Short. So, if this Herko pump can go at least as long as a pump that is almost 300 bucks.. It doesn't take a genius to figure out which one to buy!

[@this-Cowboys-Ride]

My lift pump is still working perfectly. I don't drive my truck every day like I used too but I wouldn't be afraid to. It works.

[@roberttammerawitchey4652]

Good to hear! Too many people swear by a 'fix' that they hardly ever 'follow up' with.. Probably most trade a vehicle off before any long-term results are really known. Thanks Cowboy!

[@Mack-r5k]

Thanks friend

[@ricardobooker1704]

I was wondering if you were running the same fuel pump?

[@billthompson9595]

thank you very much . I am going to buy one. keep smilin

[@braydenwhitacre1072]

Do you have to add anything to make it work, or did it all just bolt up

[@this-Cowboys-Ride]

It came with everything I needed

[@markcampbell8874]

Quality video work. Very easy to follow. It's been a few months since you installed it. How's it been working? I can't find it on ebay. Can you post the part number of the pump? Thanks, Mark

[@this-Cowboys-Ride]

Look at this on eBay www.ebay.com/itm/302100449494

[@this-Cowboys-Ride]

It has worked perfectly so far for me. That price is higher than mine was. Just search around

[@williamayres5430]

Thinking about trying it on my 99. My question is, on the inlet side of my original lift pump has two lines. How does that play into the install?

[@dandanger6225]

Hello there cowboy! excellent video. What is the status of the pump at this time please?

[@this-Cowboys-Ride]

I did eventually have to replace the injector pump but the lift pump is still working perfectly. Look down in the comments. Someone posted an alternative that looks identical

[@samualwhittemore228]

Thanks for posting! I just bought a non-running 2000 at auction. The voltage to the lift pump was 8 volts and the voltage to the fuel pump relay was 8 volts. I checked voltage at the harness to the ecm and got 12.8 at pins 48 and 50. Just as it should be. I also checked the resistance of grounds from the harness to the engine/battery ground - very little resistance. I jumpered the lift pump and fuel pump relay and started motor ---> the crankcase filled with fuel and started spewing it out the crankcase breather. 😥 The question is -- where is the fuel coming from? Blown shaft seal in VP44? Bad injector? Thanks...

[@this-Cowboys-Ride]

Idk. Makes sense to me that it could be either one.

[@kyuubi9315]

@@this-Cowboys-Ride I don't know if you still own this channel? but do you still own the truck? if so! hows the fuel pressure? any problems with it?

[@this-Cowboys-Ride]

@@kyuubi9315 I haven't checked the pressure recently but the last time I did it was still good. Still runs great

[@j.jacobson]

So that pump that you had in the video worked no problem with No adaptation Because obviously the pounds were completely different. Thanks for your response

[@OKCHUKU]

What is the part number for this fuel pump?

[@this-Cowboys-Ride]

Buddy I made that video 7 years ago. I have no clue today if it's still even available or what the part number was. Sorry. I will say it is working though. Some comments say that the Ac/Delco pump is the same

[@OKCHUKU]

OK thanks.

[@George_Gautier]

I´m a poor boy to and my 24Valve cummins from my blue bird skoolie have the same issue. I appreciate if you have a link where I could find this pump because the raptors are out of my pocket.

[@this-Cowboys-Ride]

I don't have but somewhere down in the comments I think someone shared a link to delco one that is identical

[@garyaderhold1653]

It's been a year and a half since you installed this. How many miles do you have on it and is it still creating the same psi?

[@this-Cowboys-Ride]

Gary Aderhold The psi is still the same. I've only driven it 8000 miles but it's doing Great!

[@chilidog73]

How's this pump been working?

[@this-Cowboys-Ride]

It's still going strong. The last year the dually has sat more than it is ran but it is holding 16lbs still

[@danter7141]

I ordered this particular pump and it came broken. The pump came without proper cushioning inside. So the box came all tossed around cause damage to the package it came in itself. Plus, the nuts the pump had are rusted. I contacted the seller. No response to this day. I contacted UPS. No response to this day. It wasn't very expensive but damn. It was a waste of money.

[@this-Cowboys-Ride]

Sounds like that seller needs to step up. Ebay and Amazon usually protect buyers

[@4375-d6i]

Never, have the driver door open when you start or shut down the engine. THE shaking will break the WELD on door hinges.

[@jasonfleming6443]

Lmao

[@chilidog73]

Wish they made a version that had metal instead of the plastic. Worries me having that plastic down there.

[@this-Cowboys-Ride]

Plastic is a lot better than it used to be. Just wait and see if they don't make engine blocks out of it one day

[@chilidog73]

@@this-Cowboys-Ride True. I actually drive a 2010 mustang and the whole top valve cover/manifold and a couple of other parts are in fact plastic!

[@localdu]

What's the part number for that particular fuel pump? Trying to find it on ebay but not having luck at the moment!

[@this-Cowboys-Ride]

The pn was k4035. Idk if it is available anymore. This video is a few years old now

[@jessewojtowicz6109]

Did it long start my truck is a 03 common-rail 430000 miles it takes about 6 or 7 Revolution sometimes to start

[@this-Cowboys-Ride]

Jesse Wojtowicz Yes it did have extended cranking time.

[@briteRedaz16]

Hello I just bought this pump for my truck I have an 01. My truck no longer has the lift pump mounted on the block instead it was changed to an in tank pump by the factory. Would I be able to run this pump in line with the in tank pump? In also planing to mounting this pump by the tank on frame rail. Any advice would help.

[@this-Cowboys-Ride]

I do not know but it is worth a try. Just make sure once it is installed the fuel pressure remains high enough through all rpm and engine load levels. The main idea is to keep the injector pump cool and lubricated plus run the engine

[@briteRedaz16]

@@this-Cowboys-Ride at this moment I'm running about 7 psi at idle. Roughly about 3-4 psi at cruising speed and wot drops down to zero. Anything would be better than what I'm currently running. My only concern is the in tank pump being a resistance for the new herko pump. I'm going to give it a try. Thank you sir for your help much appreciated.

[@joellazo1651]

Hello there hey cowboy I got the same issue where did you buy that pump at

[@this-Cowboys-Ride]

I got mine on ebay several years ago. Scroll down in the comments. I remember someone finding it or one like it several months ago somewhere.

[@joellazo1651]

@@this-Cowboys-Ride okay man thanks a lot for your help I appreciate it

[@joelcrowley7895]

Did the fuel supply side snap onto the pump or did you cut the line and compression clamp it on?

[@this-Cowboys-Ride]

Joel Crowley it snapped on just like the original one did

[@joelcrowley7895]

the cowboy prepper tks. FYI my first purchase was an Airtec. It lastes 20 min!

[@nathanmoore5010]

did you have to use any old parts from the other lift pump?

[@this-Cowboys-Ride]

Nathan Moore If I remember correctly I had to use the fuel line fittings and the bracket from the old pump

[@nathanmoore5010]

thank you sir

[@gldf111]

Hi. What’s the model number of the herko pump?

[@this-Cowboys-Ride]

Buddy I can't remember. I did this video several years ago. Look down in the comments. I think someone has found it somewhere

[@profesional187pro4]

Berry nice video

[@adriangon3213]

Do you know the link to it or like the serial number

[@this-Cowboys-Ride]

I'm sorry but I do not. It's been a few years ago

[@JamespMusic]

Is it still working?

[@this-Cowboys-Ride]

Every day that I drive it, it does

[@bryanleverett2830]

You can now find this pump on amazon for $47. I just ordered one :)

[@this-Cowboys-Ride]

That's good to know. It's well worth the money. A much better replacement than factory

[@tonycruz117]

Cool . Hey bud do you have a link to it?

[@this-Cowboys-Ride]

@@tonycruz117 I do not.

[@chilidog73]

Not sure I would trust my $2000 vp 44 injection pump to a $47 fuel pump off ebay. How has it worked out?

[@gldf111]

Hi. Do you have the model number of the pump? Thx

[@donaldmiller6525]

Two year promblems 2004 cummins 5.9 ford cliff pump run month go out any one no what change to

[@tomhutchins1046]

A bit of advice you do not want to play games with the lift pump low lift pump pressure is the leading cause of injector pump failure . Rotary or P pump type. It makes the pump cavitate and over heat. That apply's to Cummins, fords and duramax . You saved a whole $100 and it will cost you $1000's. You see all these cheap you tube engineers with there cures and every one of them will be buying a new main injector pump.

[@this-Cowboys-Ride]

This lift pump I am still using (look at the video date) is still performing flawlessly at the same pressures it was when new. I cant say that for the factory one that did fail and eventually ruined my injector pump.

[@tomhutchins1046]

@@this-Cowboys-Ride You had 400,000 on the factory pump.

[@tomhutchins1046]

@@this-Cowboys-Ride Ps your losing to much volume even revving the engine at no load. remember on a diesel the gas petal is a fuel valve not an air valve. So if your losing that much pressure pushing the petal down maybe 1/4 travel in neutral (No load) you will have issues under load were you are applying more fuel as in petal travel.

[@tomhutchins1046]

@@this-Cowboys-Ride The new injector pump will take the abuse for a while but its life will be much shorter that if you had the correct lift pump

[@this-Cowboys-Ride]

@@tomhutchins1046 I appreciate your ability to see into the future. I will go replace it with one of those factory lift pumps that are so reliable as soon as I can. Happy New Year!

[@getitup100]

looks exactly like a Delphi HFP953 Fuel Pump kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIvJiKOIhceIiNU

[@this-Cowboys-Ride]

Yes it does! Thanks for posting

[@Ronjovi77]

Rockauto $59

[@jessiej3991]

What is the part number of the pump?

[@this-Cowboys-Ride]

Herko K4035 fuel pump