Preventative Upgrades: Replacing CP4 with CP3 Pump & Fass Fuel System Install

[@texasbtc]

The incredible way you treat your employees trickles down to how your customers are treated. The more videos I watch, the more I like this channel.

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Wow, thank you!

[@frankmjr6571]

This is why Dave's Auto Center is so popular, a great business run by a good man. I wouldn't hesitate to bring my Ram to your shop.

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Appreciate the confidence, will seek to live up to it 👍

[@vbar66l93]

My Ram is there now. Drove it to Dave’s from Las Vegas. Can’t wait to pick it up this week.

[@j.l.salayao8055]

@@vbar66l93 Howdy neighbor! Just commented a few seconds that he has me down here in Boulder City/ Lake mead as a future client for my Ram 3500.

[@ZMAN_420]

When does the show on Discovery come out? Or did that not work out? I told all my non internet friendly relatives about this content. Great Video!👍🏻🇺🇲

[@frankmjr6571]

@@ZMAN_420 That would be awesome. I’d watch that for sure

[@johnevans1969]

Young mechanic has a proud Dad I can guarantee! Nice work young man. Well done

[@gibson5056]

THE ONLY PROBLEM I HAVE WITH DAVE'S VIDEOS IS THAT THERE ARENT MORE EVERY WEEK!! Love the content! keep up the great work! God Bless!

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Thank you for collaborating with us on this channel. Please let us know of any specific videos or content that you are interested in seeing in the future and we will do our best to include it. Have an awesome day.

[@itbgmultimediastudios1815]

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[@MoonGoonz]

@@DavesAutoCenterCenterville can you do a video on the new Duramax 3.0 diesel engines. Covering reliability if you’ve seen them in your shop, recommended maintenance, how long should you warm it up/cool down after driving. These are becoming very popular given the fuel economy for a midsize truck (25-30mpg). Thank you for all you do

[@fully_retractable]

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@@MoonGoonz I second this one!

[@Outdoorsy368]

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[@darknes7800]

Politicians and bureaucrats only get in the WAY of good people !

[@robertgreen4050]

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[@wim1366]

waarom moeten jullie er altijd god bijhalen, wij in het oosten (west-europa) weten ondertussen dat ze ons al een paar honderden jaren aan het belazeren waren

[@davidhartnett3836]

I have learned so much from Dave's employees and I just maintain my own fleet vehicles. Mechanics like this are a dying breed, truly.

[@anthonyhengst2908]

You learn from your mistakes. It is a great way of learning.

[@jivangill]

Exactly 👍 can’t learn if you don’t make mistakes 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@BubblesTheCat1]

The young mechanic is a very nice guy 😊🧡👍🏻

[@Fapsahoyx]

Sometimes it seems Dave gets impatient and annoyed with him compared with other employees.

[@juniorrobo9945]

DAVE, I WISH THE REST OF THE AUTOMOTIVE WERE AS DILIGENT, HONEST and HONORABLE as you, your workers and your FAMILY, GOD BLESS, 🇺🇸 (as soon as I save up some more lemons (💵 lol) I’ll mosey on down to Utah for a repair of one of my vehicles! You guys are the best!

[@mysteriousoklahoma777]

Dave’s mechanics are artist…

[@minnesotatomcat]

I always save the little plastic caps and plugs that come on different parts to use to seal things off when I’m taking things apart. It’s so much easier to throw a plug in a hole than try to fish out a chunk of shmoo that fell into a hole that should have been covered 👍

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Great tip!

[@bunsguns8222]

Finger tips of nitrile gloves work great also.

[@leewalker3514]

This man and his people and family are the best at repairing vehicles this is why that they are so popular

[@Gettrying101]

Dude believes in the right thing. Bro I love there videos to bro and they all got knowledge in something that sets them apart

[@Gettrying101]

Also love the way they quiz them

[@bdjm8595]

Totally agree Dave, I try to drive any slightly complicated job home, it's the best way to "prove" your work!!

[@kyles234]

There should be a larger class action against the big 3 for using the CP4 knowing it is a deliberate failure using north American diesel.

[@CreateR900]

Learned a ton from this channel that I’ve used in my own line of work. Thanks Dave

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Great to hear!

[@zacharydanneels3088]

Hey Dave! Just a thought about the Veteran's and thanking them for their service. Also, and especially a Vietnam Veteran, welcome them home as well. You were growing up at the time, pre teen, and saying, "Thank you for your service to our country, and welcome home, Sir/Ma'am!" That is the best thing they would love to hear. I almost had a Vietnam Veteran in tears because he hadn't heard that phrase in so many years, and coming from me who was only 30 yrs old as well. Back in the late 60s and 70s they weren't appreciated or welcomed back, and when they got back on bus or plane they were greeted with anti-war protestors. I'm also not saying any of this to be offensive to your staff or family or you Dave, I love your videos and I'm so happy to have found your channel. You say you love to learn things everyday, as I learn things from you every new video; so that just a thought to you as well Dave, Thanks and I'm glad this Vet made it home safe.

[@sarahwright6875]

My hands have touched that FASS box since I'm the UPS guy that picks those FASS pkgs up in Missouri.

[@BIGTONY2132001]

If only all of us mechanics had a boss like Dave...

[@sammccoy3944]

More shop owners , mechanics, shop foremen, and customers should watch these videos. This is how a shop should be run. This is how customers should be spoken to. Mechanics should take some pride in there work. I'm a shop foreman and I try and get my mechanics to realize the customer is putting there lives in our hands. No matter if it's an oil change to brake job, or something bigger. Awesome video. I've done 2 cp3 conversions on LMLs and used the same company for kit. Recommend highly.

[@craigdavid7792]

I wish more people would teach there employees like you.

[@Rundark-]

Dave, you are a template for other mechanics that have not reached your level to emulate. And a very high level you have attained, I wish there were more as good as you are sir. God bless you and all of yours.

[@brianholmes-bm5or]

Someone once said your true worth is determined by how much more you give in value than you take in payment. Dave, from watching your channel, I can tell that your customers get what they pay for and more. Love the videos. There are very few shop owners that do business the way your family does. Great to see it.

[@FASSFuelSystems]

Great work as always! We're proud to have you representing!

[@DavidKrane-k1p]

As a one armed black trans midget, I finally replaced my CP4 pump thanks to this invaluable guide thanks Daddy dave Xoxo

[@davewilson7120]

That's alot of boxes to check right there congrats on being you

[@DavidKrane-k1p]

@@davewilson7120thank you its a tough life making a living as a mobile mechanic

[@Kevin-fs3qd]

What does that have anything to do with this ?

[@davewilson7120]

That's a very good question sit and Ponder and then spin okay

[@j.l.salayao8055]

You missed the Olympic Intro.

[@TheeMinnesotan]

Been watching alot of his videos lately, He says he admires Steve Morris which is cool, but Dave's content is more for the average guy/ gal. Pretty cool to see the in depth care they put into their content and craft.

[@andrewdoeberl7789]

Get you one of those top side creepers.. just be careful.... After lunch break, they cause sleepiness and are also great to nap on! Lol! Great job and keep up the good work!

[@Webedunn]

I just went through that last year. ITS A BITS on the DMax. Then after the FASS I developed a leak on I’m hoping the return line bc that’s the only problem I seen but if you’re following a fuel leak, when you take your EGR cooler off. CATCH THE COOLANT! I drenched the valley and couldn’t follow the leak.

[@henrys.6864]

Good job Kaden! 👍

[@MrPlebeia]

You guys are the best of the best. The care and customer service is above and beyond any other I have encountered.

[@livefreevinnie]

I am going to take my van to this shop for a major maintenance by the end of the year - 2022 Ford Transit 350 AWD HR.

[@chadhudson8531]

It’s hard to find honest good business owners but Dave Mets all the specs!!! Continues to impress me!!!❤

[@kyleknott1097]

After these videos, I’m not surprised people are bringing their trucks from all over the country. Hopefully he can keep up the great work with the higher demand

[@justinperry2392]

FASS is really great! We got bad fuel at Walmart prompting us to buy thr FASS. We put a FASS on our Freightliner and it has tremendously help polish the fuel and clean the fuel for clean diesel to the injection system.

[@jakethesk8roberts763]

Man I would definitely drive to Utah to have work done by Dave and team to my 6.7 power stroke their are top tier engineers/mechanics

[@ZMAN_420]

This Content is just Next Level! For some reason I just can't get enough.👍🏻🇺🇲

[@ScottF80]

Shops with integrity like this are hard to find!

[@Joelittle_]

I like the way it sounded with the wires crossed.

[@hotwheels9963]

Coming from central IL, if my ram ever needs an engine I will either buy a monster engine or ship the entire truck to you guys. You won’t find a better run, more trustworthy shop.

[@uhhh684]

Just found your channel, i can't stop watching your stuff!

[@donwilson4934]

Dave has the highest integrity for his business. I’m sure their culture bleeds these essential values. I believe these ethics are rooted in god and the proof is in the pudding. Our country is getting back to unity and I am excited to see leaders like Dave helping to steer us in the correct path.

[@ragnarironspear1791]

Brilliant as always 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇬🇧

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@danielgentry6759]

Thank you for taking a moment to recognize the veterans. I went in a navy right after Vietnam and we were not treated very well. There used to be signs that said sailors and dogs keep off the grass. Hope our nation has come further and taking care of veterans, but if you read any of the stories about Project 2025 and what the Republicans want to do is scary. Bless you and your family Dave the world needs more people like you.

[@steveoh9838]

So annoying people just can't keep politics out of wonderful stories like this. Sad you bought into the propaganda narrative that project 2025 is part of the future of America...good grief.

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Thank you for your service. Veterans and military personnel deserve our praise and respect for their sacrifice. 🇺🇸

[@brendenmoldy]

Dave, such a gentleman.

[@munozinni]

Hola 👋 señor Dave!! You guys having fun with those 350 earth destroyer trucks 😂😊

[@greywolff9367]

i watch your videos all the time, just wish you were located in florida, i watch and learn from your videos, thanks

[@bobbycakes]

Dave, i have to be very impressed before i subscribe. this video did it! That young gun, is top of his game! i appreciate the mother fix!

[@duridersa]

If I ever can afford a diesel truck. I will definitely be bringing it to you guys for work. Great example of what a mechanic shop should be like

[@j.l.salayao8055]

He can also work on gasoline and prophane cars, I think.

[@cliffordmontana4562]

Unless you’re towing HEAVY often over long distances, I’d recommend staying away from diesels. They are MASSIVE headaches. This truck has only 85,000 miles and the owner is already spending countless thousands of dollars to upgrade parts. Modern diesels are not reliable at all. I got a new Super Duty with 7.3 gas engine. Simple and plenty powerful. I’ve towed 12,000 pounds with zero issues.

[@pnwdweler4100]

@@cliffordmontana45627.3 is having all kinds of lifter and cam issues as well. This upgrade was to simply get rid of a fuel pump that’s a ticking time bomb. For 85k miles that engine actually looked really clean.

[@cliffordmontana4562]

@@pnwdweler4100 You can get a new crate engine 7.3 gasser for 8k. Injectors alone on a Powerstroke costs more than that. Diesels are powerful but the new ones are needlessly complex, finicky, and unreliable. Just looking under the hood is scary. And I’m not anti-diesel. I have a Kubota tractor/backhoe, a Perkins diesel wood chipper and a 1998 Ford Bucket truck with a 5.9 12v Cummins.

[@daviddv92]

Love how thorough and meticulous this shop does their work. On a side note, am I the only one who hates where these fuel systems get mounted? It must not happen that often, but the low slung filters hanging outside of the frame rail looks very susceptible to road debris or being otherwise ruined by unforseen issues that might not disable a truck with a less vulnerable fuel delivery situation.

[@Webedunn]

Idk how TF they did this without taking the fan, radiators, power steering, alternator, etc, etc. you dudes are KING! I NEVER wanna do that again.

[@wingman8447]

Nice work. Great crew

[@stevenblack9324]

I love your channel and I look forward to the upcoming 2023 Cummins tear down.

[@GMtransmissiontech74]

This is the same 2 upgrades I need to do to my LML

[@ingeniousmechanic]

Yep, me too.

[@ryans7799]

Me 3 🤦

[@heethen112]

i thought i had the dreaded LS cam chirp from watching your videos. long story short had my power steering worked on the ac belt came off and days after putting it back on i had the chirp. my ac went flat and i’m a hvac contractor, that’s another video, anyway i put half the amount of oil in the system called for and the chirp has completely gone away. wasn’t my intention i planned on you rebuilding my 8.1. you will someday just later than i planned.

[@ntaylor0214]

My cp4 exploded at 120k … 12k dollars later with a cp3 conversion!

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Sorry to hear that

[@5pntslowst]

Mine just exploded !!! 49K miles 😂

[@ntaylor0214]

@@5pntslowst good luck my friend! Do the conversion !

[@majordanggle]

Love the channel Dave!

[@juanherrera2672]

You guys do the catastrophic kit with the bypass plate and filter on return ? They vary in price but alot less parts and labor more affordable for the average customer.

[@douglasmayherjr.5733]

I appreciate the way you worked with the technician and took the issue as a learning experience rather than a butt chewing. Everyone makes mistakes, the good technicians fix them before they are a problem. Your interaction with the customer and technicians should be something everyone strives for. Thanks Dave

[@patriotlandmanagementllc]

I just had this done under recall on my 2019 ram 3500. Factory cp4 did 218k miles. Figured I better get it done before it caused big problems

[@mkat740]

Ya Beck chev in yonkers just did my engine replacement bec of lifter failure. On the test drive the truck caught fire and burned to a crisp. I am out about 50 gs in loan etc... only got fair market value from my insurance and now I own a ford expedition.

[@rogerspaulding6569]

The BEST!👍

[@robertmendiola7200]

Beautiful Work Keep it Up

[@deweydecimal1446]

Beautiful truck !

[@Heywoodthepeckerwood]

I deleted my LML got rid of all the bill crap egr and other junk. Put in fass 165 lift pump too. Only thing I’ve yet to do is the CP3 conversion.

[@ingeniousmechanic]

I need to do it all.

[@MrArayvw]

Great video Dave

[@scotth4747]

Simply the best

[@dougcjohn]

Great videos, enjoy them all. I’m sure Tech did… first crank seemed long, was FASS fully primed & purged of air? Was there a gain for the FASS pump vs the FASS Drop-in Filter kit if low pressure pusher was in good shape? Interesting, 2 days for the CP4 to CP3, what’s a Ford 6.7 CP4 to DCR take with all the extra steps for conversion… 3 Days?

[@mattphillips4260]

wow you would think them connectors would not cross like that

[@hornetboy3694]

Awesome video, thank you Dave

[@angeltrejo1838]

You are a good man

[@narckillerinfj]

I can't wait for your show to air on Discovery Channel. Great work by the best techs in the industry! God bless you and your family Dave. BTW how much would a job like this cost on this job? I'd drive from Maine to get this type of quality and service work!

[@tacticalhandyman710]

It sure would be nice if you guys did a collab with the power driven diesel guys. You guys could build a monster cummins and dyno it. I would be willing to lend my 5.9 12v to the cause...

[@timscroggins2345]

Great job sir 😊

[@billhendon1017]

Awesome man ! Too bad you’re not closer! I could use your help!

[@superd7479]

California doesn’t have safety inspections like Utah does! I live in California but grew up in Utah! I still have a brother that lives in Layton!

[@JoshHardman-yz5ig]

No more required safety inspections.

[@bfox87]

I've had the fass pumps cause failure too because of places changing the filters and not making sure the fast pump is primed. I like to use a vacuum extractor to pull the fuel through the test port on front of the engine then run the pump and pump out a gallon or two to get it to prime good

[@bfox87]

Gotta make damn sure the fass pump is primed filling the filters isn't enough, the method mentioned above is the best way I've found

[@I-TILE]

I love my duramax

[@j.l.salayao8055]

Yup, those japanese diesel are durable.

[@John5ive]

I did the DCR conversion on my Ford.

[@dean9718]

Love your channel!! I have a new 2024 GMC 3500 Duramax and want to add the drop in FASS system; however, i also run hot shot secrets everyday fuel additive and am concerned that additive will just block the 2 micron FASS filter like the water does. Is there any testing done to show the additives actually get past the FASS system and into the engine? This would be a great video to actually test this to prove it... there is ZERO info on this that i can find.

[@southiemcgee6865]

Dave, I’ve stumbled across your channel and have been addicted to watching your videos. I watched a video where you stated the coolant bypass on the 6.7 Cummins is bad, you mentioned you were gonna tell how to fix the number 6 cylinder, but I cannot find your fix.

[@williamkacensky4796]

You are the best of the best.

[@alexjackson936]

It’s wild that with a lot of tech for cars nowadays, the upgrade is to revert to an older system, or rip certain systems out entirely…

[@ZMAN_420]

Mistakes happen for sure, i remember an engine swap on some Asian car. There was about 5 piugs that you could plug in wrong. 3 of the plugs were rite next to eachother.👍🏻🇺🇲

[@JamesKinniburgh-e3e]

Suicide knobs are illegal in a lot of states

[@j.l.salayao8055]

Howdy Dave & The Crew at the shop, for your detailed and dedication for the work you do! You now have a future client down here in Nevada. Your shop is the only trusted non-dealership where I will be delivering my 2023 Ram 3500 Cummins when it's time for any major or heavy work. Thank you for allowing your future clients to see your work before getting to you. -Cheers from Lake Mead/Boulder City NV🤠🍻

[@danthurman9076]

That new fuel system with dual filters is cherry man ! Do the filters have different micron levels ? Primary and secondary filters ?

[@JohnMoses-b9m]

I have a 13 LML. Could you give me an approximate price range for that CP three swap? I already have a lift pump.

[@kendavis1198]

I have the Infamous Ford F-150. It’s a 2022 LARIAT 3.5 EcoBoost with the Problematic 10R80 Transmission. It’s been Replaced Already at 4,700 Miles. We drove it from San Jose Ca to Disneyland Ca in June, like 450 Miles one way, It Puked Tranny Fluid All over the underside and all over my tailgate and rear Camera System ( That’s how I noticed something was wrong )???? 1/2 way there. We finished the Trip, Drove it home, took it “BACK” in to the Dealership and they said the plastic transmission oil pan was “Cracked”??? They replaced it, said upon arrival the Tranny Fluid was Low😅😅😅, Replaced it and did some Transmission Programming and Re Learning and sent me Home. It Still Shifts “Goofy” and FORD Doesn’t Even Care??? I’am just Beside myself, that I paid $88K for this TRUCK, and FORD CANT, or Don’t know how to Fix this 10R80 ISSUE. ID PAY someone to FIX IT, but it’s under Warranty and FORD Should By Now have this under Control and they DONT??? Sad…. Very Sad!! And GM Has the Same Issues so I see on the Internet and U Tube???? I’d like to see DAVES TEAR INTO ONE OF THESE, or Have Someone knowledgeable Do a Reman on a 10R80 (And FIX IT)!!!

[@mddunlap03]

So you hit something broke the pan ...then mad that a low fluid trans that you drove till it stopped has issues? 10r80 is a masterpiece is so good gm dumped their garbage 8 speed and bought the rights to use it from Ford. Yep every gm 10 speed Including the 10r1000 alison is just a rebdged 10r80 or 10r140

[@kendavis1198]

@@mddunlap03 NO!!! MDDUNLAP03!!!! Did NOT Hit anything! The Pan was Cracked during the Shipment, and was NOT Caught by the Tech Installing It (IF IT WAS CRACKED????).. Yes, the 10R80 Is supposed to be a GREAT TRANNY along with the GM Unit's (That have all the Same Issues) as the 10R80. Problem is FORD / GM Don't want to step up to the Plate and FIX THE ISSUES! These Tranny's have BAD PARTS and FORD / GM know it, and Refuse to FIX THEM. (Hence all the Class Action Law Suits with them)! There are Tranny builders that have FIXED ALL the Issues with these Tranny's and FORD / GM won't even Talk to them. I think if FORD & GM Would at the very LEAST (Listen) to these Builders, Or HEY Buy one of their Tranny's and Tear it down and See what they did, These Issues wouldn't even be Talked about and the Tranny's would Be Near Bullet Prooffffff! Just go to Econo Max and have a Look See for yourself!!! Have a Great Sunday. Appreciate the Comment.

[@Keesvanrooij-o5h]

I am still amazed how much you need to do what the manufacturer had to do in the first place. Nevertheless, in europe, a full size pickup costing 45000$ will cost 150000€ after taxes over here. Just because of the horrible fuel economy and the weight/size compared to usefull space.

[@DavesAutoCenterCenterville]

Thanks for giving us feedback from Europe👍

[@YAOZYVIDEO]

It will cost more once you have national Sharia Law over there.

[@hank1556]

​@@YAOZYVIDEOmaybe not. Muslims love American pickups lol

[@tp8030]

Hard to beat a fass, even harder to beat the filters!

[@PDevoLi]

Still rocking my cp4 in my 16 LML. Lift pump, regular changing of filters and fuel additive with lubrication is the key to not grenade. Out of curiosity how much should a cp3 conversion cost? Also Airdogs new generation of lift pumps are supe Easy to install on a lml.

[@stephenratz2738]

I completely agree with the lift pump, but no sump? Can i ask why?

[@TLhike]

S&S has new DCR pump out replacing cp4.

[@wesleymatherne8516]

please explain what spring to cut and how to cut it to get correct fuel pressure to the cp3. I'm doing this exact upgrade.

[@cc9z]

that fuel filter was made in albion Illinois i use to make the shell for them

[@RyDawg1904]

When they replaced my cp4 with the cp3 in my 2019 ram I could feel the differences.

[@andrewpritchard9116]

Bad place to mount that steering wheel knob Sammy Davis Jr. had one there on his vehicle and got into a crash and that’s how he lost his eye!

[@casey5397]

nice vid like all , i belived it was only ford s 6,7 who had this pump. whats the price on replacing a cp4 with a cp 3 pump? is cp4 still used on new trucks, today?

[@briansboucher]

i would drive from Va to have a vehicle worked on here.

[@ronaldhebner2146]

Can speed of air pistons eliminate the need for the egr, dpfm and urea systems?