Thread: Updated Info on VP-44

Quote: Originally Posted by CORed RowJ - so how are things with the BlueChip pump 6+ months later? Could not be happier. Still very smooth and no problems.... 16,000 miles later! Ask me in 3 years, when it's over 100,000 miles! Quote: Originally Posted by dieselfan I glad you got it fixed. i hate that you got a bad vp from II. their rep is getting worst by the day. I need to apologize for taking so long.... and need to set the record...

Quote: Originally Posted by RowJ Installed Blue Chip VP-44! I can now confirm my previous rebuilt VP-44 was not 100% from the get-go. All symptoms have disappeared and my 02 runs smoother, quieter and better than I can ever remember! Because it only has 7500 miles and I can now claim problems from day one, the rebuilder is willing to inspect and re-rebuild it.... even though the wire was tapped! I'm a lot happier than I was. For those...

Quote: Originally Posted by EBunger Huh another 02 not making it to 70,000. Mine went out at 62,000. Trust me it wasnt anything you were doing wrong it the infamous 02 bosch brass experiment ---------------------------------------------------- EB....you did good with your VP going to 62,000 miles. On my now sold 2002, my first one went out at 22,000 miles! Like alot of the other Members, I also had an aftermarket fuel system, bigger lines etc.

Now thats a good PT !!

Quote: Originally Posted by billmac I just replaced the VP44 on my truck two weeks ago. The truck had 66,000 miles on it and I had used a fuel additive from day one; either Amsoil Diesel Concentrate or Stanadyne. Apparently the electronics were ok, it was the housing that was worn out. Anyway, I bought my reman pump from M&D Distributors in Dallas and put it in myself. M&D is an authorized Bosch service facility and their...

Quote: Originally Posted by nickg replaced my VP with Midwest's in Mar 08 and I've logged 130,000kms since then, no issues todate. I've got way more hours than miles on it, as its driven 8-10hrs a day 5days aweek every week of the yr, that being said I do have an AD as well, maybe I got a good one You bring my fears to reality. You are a high mileage guy who puts alot of miles between heat cycles. Most of us do not drive like...

Interesting post ,I landed a contract to remove and repave the parking lot at valley injection pump and turbo ,He had me come into the shop and showed me the high dollar equipment he uses to repair pumps.He has 3 units in 1 room that when he puts a vp44 on it will run a whole series of test for 3 hours on every pump. He said that he rebuilds 200 + vp44 a month and VP44 are his bread & butter .I saw barrels of used parts ,and he showed...

replaced my VP with Midwest's in Mar 08 and I've logged 130,000kms since then, no issues todate. I've got way more hours than miles on it, as its driven 8-10hrs a day 5days aweek every week of the yr, that being said I do have an AD as well, maybe I got a good one

I know John Deere used the VP-44 on some of there tractors, not sure of the failure rate though.

Quote: Originally Posted by dieselhillbilly Where is valley injection & turbo located? link...? this it? http://www.manta.com/coms2/dnbcompany_jvjfp1