so here's a dumb question!
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so here's a dumb question!
guess its cause im a noob but when i was searching for my truck everybody freaked out saying omg dont buy a diesel if the fuel injection pump goes out its like a million dollars but for the life of me i cant find how much one is on a 7.3 am i just stupid or what hahah 
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guess its cause im a noob but when i was searching for my truck everybody freaked out saying omg dont buy a diesel if the fuel injection pump goes out its like a million dollars but for the life of me i cant find how much one is on a 7.3 am i just stupid or what hahah
Depending on where you buy $250.00 to $500.00 for a re-man or used stock HPOP. Or have your stocker upgraded for between $250.00 and $300.00. You do the labor. HPOPs very rarely break. Leak yes, break no.
A dealership would charge upward of $1400.00 or more.
These are just ballpark figures.
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There is a fuel pump on the frame rail and it's about $200.
Riffraff Diesel: Bosch Electric Fuel Pump
You also have a high pressure oil pump (HPOP) and they last a very very very long time. The only reason they usually need to be changed is when much more HP is desired from the engine. Usually is done with higher flow injectors and larger turbos etc.
Anyone who knows anything about diesel engines in a pickup will agree that you just purchased the most reliable and dependable diesel engine that has ever been delivered in a pickup truck.
Here is some good reading with more details about how the oil system works.
Riffraff Diesel: Bosch Electric Fuel Pump
You also have a high pressure oil pump (HPOP) and they last a very very very long time. The only reason they usually need to be changed is when much more HP is desired from the engine. Usually is done with higher flow injectors and larger turbos etc.
Anyone who knows anything about diesel engines in a pickup will agree that you just purchased the most reliable and dependable diesel engine that has ever been delivered in a pickup truck.
Here is some good reading with more details about how the oil system works.
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guess its cause im a noob but when i was searching for my truck everybody freaked out saying omg dont buy a diesel if the fuel injection pump goes out its like a million dollars but for the life of me i cant find how much one is on a 7.3 am i just stupid or what hahah
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guess its cause im a noob but when i was searching for my truck everybody freaked out saying omg dont buy a diesel if the fuel injection pump goes out its like a million dollars but for the life of me i cant find how much one is on a 7.3 am i just stupid or what hahah
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hahah i started to figure this was the case but i dint know they used the HEUI system but thats really cool because im about to change the number 3 and 5 HEUI injectors on the CAT7 in a M-ATV probably tomorrow haha
do the 7.3 stock injectors go out often or no? or is there a mileage limit i should replace em?
most the guys who told me about the pumps were turds who knew nothin about diesels hahah and i just laughed at them because im a diesel mechanic and i did a little lookin before i decided to go with the diesel and i like the pros more than i was scared of the cons
appreciate the info guys!! wish me luck on my first injector swap !!!
do the 7.3 stock injectors go out often or no? or is there a mileage limit i should replace em?
most the guys who told me about the pumps were turds who knew nothin about diesels hahah and i just laughed at them because im a diesel mechanic and i did a little lookin before i decided to go with the diesel and i like the pros more than i was scared of the cons
appreciate the info guys!! wish me luck on my first injector swap !!!
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Works for me. 
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Haha, I find this funny....my other truck is an '02 Dodge and fortunately it had both pumps done before I got it. That being said I like both engines...so far!
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Interesting. While the 5.9L Cummins has a service record which ranks right up there with the T444e, the general impression I get is that the Dodge trucks are cheaply made and inferior to the Fords. Would you say that's accurate?
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Interesting. While the 5.9L Cummins has a service record which ranks right up there with the T444e, the general impression I get is that the Dodge trucks are cheaply made and inferior to the Fords. Would you say that's accurate?
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