Got the pump swapped out last week on my 2019 3500 SRW CCSB. I never thought the pump sounded loud or that the truck underperformed with only 13000 miles. But I swear, on the first startup, the truck was noticeably quieter and the truck seemed to accelerate and perform better.
I lucked out on mechanics. I introduced myself when I dropped off the truck. You can tell a lot about a person when you first meet them. My tech, I’ll call him Joe, was well groomed, wore a clean pressed company shirt, could speak intelligently about various issues, and had a rock solid handshake. I asked Joe about his experience working with the truck and specifically the pump/fuel system issues. I forgot the exact numbers that Joe quoted. But he said he’d done 30+ pumps alone along with numerous total fuel system swaps and engine rebuilds. A number of Joe’s rebuilds were due to the grid heater bolt/nut failure.
Well, you can guess where this rabbit hole leads. Joe does extra work outside of the dealership and at a price that is affordable and reasonable. After 3 years of doubt about the reliability of my truck due to the pump. I wanted to remove the last, in my mind, major failure issue that could cause me problems down the road. Joe confirmed a Bank’s Ram Air intake would have no impact on the warranty. So, next week, I’m clearing the Bank’s boxes out of the living room. New intake, boost tubes, air box with filters, and a Pedal Monster. Shortly thereafter I plan to do the differential cover, exhaust, and iDash long with a couple of sensors. Lovin’ the truck.