CP3 Pump failure and gear seized

[Joek4404sp]

Hey folks, I could use some advice.

I have a 2011 Ram 3500, 6.7 Cummins.

My new CP3 pump failed after about 125 miles on the truck.

I would like to know what could have been the cause?

Also... I can't get the pump shaft off of the gear.

There seem to be two plugs that look freeze plugs blew out. Gear is seized on the pump shaft.

I had replaced the injectors, common rail fuel lines at the same time I had replaced the CP3.

I can't get the gear off. I took the timing cover off to gain better access. I have special tool, ended up breaking a bolt on the tool.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance

VR Joe

 

[Earl Zeis]

Have you tried to heat the gear hub (not the shaft)? If not, try that. That would expand the gear hub while helping to overcome the fit.


Earl

 

[Joek4404sp]

Earl,

Thank you.

Will try that

VR Joe