JohnBpanhandleram
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Hello to all from tumbleweed territory. Trying to get this ornery beast up and running. ‘01, 5.2 li V8, 4WD. I bought it during covid and all that. My second ram, but first gas (and oil) burner.
Greeting from the TX panhandle
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JohnBpanhandleram
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Rented a fuel pressure test kit (looks like I was the first user) and there’s no pressure at the engine. The interwebs say the average cost for a shop to replace it is $900-$1300. Considering doing it myself.
GTyankee
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- El Cajon Calif. 92021
- Ram Year
- 2016
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- 3.0 ecodiesel
Turn on your ignition, no need to start it.
Place your head near the space between the Cab & Bed.
You should be able to hear the fuel pump.
If you hear the pump, there should be a way to disconnect the fuel line, under the hood ??
If you have to change out the fuel pump, you can drop the tank, or if you have help, lift the bed onto some wood blocks, which is the way that Shops would do it.
There are YouTube videos using both methods
you will need a FUEL LINE Tool, using either method
You can get them at auto parts stores or Hardware Stores, even Harbor Freight
Place your head near the space between the Cab & Bed.
You should be able to hear the fuel pump.
If you hear the pump, there should be a way to disconnect the fuel line, under the hood ??
If you have to change out the fuel pump, you can drop the tank, or if you have help, lift the bed onto some wood blocks, which is the way that Shops would do it.
There are YouTube videos using both methods
you will need a FUEL LINE Tool, using either method
You can get them at auto parts stores or Hardware Stores, even Harbor Freight
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JohnBpanhandleram
Junior Member
So I checked the fuel pump relay and it’s working. Then I dropped the tank and pulled the old pump. Just to be sure, I plugged it in and turned on the ignition. The pump ran. But there’s no pressure at the test valve on the fuel injector rail. Could there be a clog in the fuel line?
