Fuel pump ?

[gassernomore]

I have a friend with a 98 12 valve. His fuel pump is going out. He wants to put a stock pump back on for $500.00 (includes labor). I told him to get a lifetime pump from one of the three big guns. Are the fuel pumps on the 12 valves as bad as the 24 valves?

[ISX]

NOOO, mine is stock with 320k on it. They hardly ever go out. They are mechanical and driven off a cam so they are pretty bulletproof. I have no idea how much they cost. I do think they wear out after time and aren't able to deliver as much fuel, seeing as how I used to be able to black out anything and now I have trouble even producing any black smoke They do need some lube from fuel to make them last longer, thats where a dab of 2 stroke will help every now and then.

[gassernomore]

Is there any thing that you have to do special while changing the pump out? Is it as simply bolting the new one one and priming it?

[ISX]

Yep, make sure you clean all the mating surfaces real good.

[MnTom]

You can get a new lift pump for $146 or so at O'Riellys or you can get one at Pure Diesel Power for $89

[gassernomore]

Any one try the fuel pump from Pure Diesel Power? Seems like a low ball price! All the ones that I have seen are at the $150 price range. Thanks for the info!