Yankneck696

THere has been no evidence of a Cat on a 2nd gen Dodge Cummins as yet. It is not listed in the FSM (Where, there are noted exceptions for Commiefornia trucks). Most untrained inspectors think that the resonator is a Cat. Ed

I went through it & finally got a Fass. Ed

Originally, they did come with a relay harness. It along with quality went away. I would suggest installing one, as the ECM directly runs the lift pump. The FRRRP draws quite a bit more amperage. Ed

Download the rebuild manual from Holset & decide honestly if you can do it. Ed

You may get lucky & have it run fine, it might be in limp mode or not start at all... Ed

The dealer may be able to flash it for you. Ed

What code numbers are you throwing? Under 24 valve articles, you will find "OBD II Codes" & all of the diagnostics. Ed

Do the Bluechip hotwire trick to test the VP44. Ed

It's a Chrysler product. Must be the ballast resistor... LOL Ed

ECT is just for prolonged 6 cylinder high idle. Nothing works, until the IAT is hooked up, as the entire switch gets the common from the IAT. Ed

190* is the factory temp. 200* (From a 3rd gen) has been experimented with. NAPA or Cummins, only, as they always fail open & provide a steadier temp. Ed

You haven't upgraded the exhaust pipe & it's getting a size complex.... Ed

At a local big rig shop, I got the gasket for about $4 in stock. Ed

"I'll give ya a dollar" (In creepy fisherman's voice) Ed

Beat it with a hammer.... Ed

I can send my dial indicator to ya. I think it has the magnetic mase, too. Let me know & I'll call Mercury to make another trip... Ed

Yes he has. Ed

Do you have a snubber or needle valve inline with the gauge? What symptons with the VP44? Ed

Bad relay or connections. Ed

He did compression & leakdown tests. I would think that a bent rod would show there. Ed

Not a bad price. Is it confirmed an 01-02? Private seller or salvage yard? Any warranty? Any documentation of miles? I would check it out & throw some bearings rings, a hone job & a gasket kit in for good measure if everythng measures out. Ed

Well, it could be a wash that way. I am just the kind that would take the 98.5 engine & rebuild it & then swap everything over, while using the 01 engine as a temp, but that's just me. My wife tells me I am a hoarder. You may find a housing & cam from a blown engine at a salvage yard on www.car-part.com It is also a good site for cross referencing what parts fit, as they use the Hollander Interchange system to only give direct crossed parts. You may also check diesel shops for a used housing that is left over from a P pump swap. Ed

Yes, you would have to change the gear housing. I would think you can get a performance cam, replace all of the parts & still have it quicker & cheaper than swapping the engine. Do you still have the donor truck? Ed

I would say it's easier to swap the cam. Ed

Did you read my article? You will need to get the gears pressed on & off, so you might as well swap cams, or it is a good time to upgrade a cam if you like. Ed