QuestionHave been driving my '92 Dodge D250 (with intercooled B5.9 12-valve Cummins) for many years without any problems. Now showing 179K miles on the odometer, the engine's power is down which is most apparent when it's cold.
Brought it to the local Cummins service center for extensive diagnostics. They checked everything, and 3 hours at $91 each later, they tell me it needs a new (factory rebuilt) injection pump (Bosch VE6 roatary), quoted at $1,693.59 + Tx + 4 hours of labor, as well as a new lift pump.
Searching Google I found the same pump (OEM # 3923346; CDC # 3923346) at several places online; cheapest one was on eBay for $695.00!
Here is my questions:
1) Should I be concerned buying a "cheaper" injection pump from an outside source?
3) Does the pump need to be "timed in" (requiring it to be installed by an expert shop) or can any qualified mechanic install it?
Any help in this matter is highly appreciated.
Bernard
Answer Yes I would be concerned unless they have a good warranty on it.Yes it has to be timed.Turn engine on to TDC #1(there is a timing pin in the gear housing under inj pump).Pop gear loose from pump.There is a lock on the frt outside of pump,loosen the bolt & remove the plate,tighten the bolt back up with plate removed to lock pump,remove the lines & mounting nuts.Of course if you have a pump shop in town they might can rebuild it cheaper.
