In this episode my brother In-law, my dad, and myself get into the fuel pump replacement of my nephews 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. I thought the truck was a 2005. all the same from 03 to 05 with the 5.7L Hemi. Enjoy the video it got crazy.
Thank you for doing an indepth video and breaking it down in terms I can understand. My 09 Ram 1500 with the 5.7 L Hemi is riddled with issues. I picked it up for 5 G's. Took it to my local mechanic and put $4,500 right back into it. I am now doing the rest on my own. I appreciate all your hard work Brotherman.
Only comment I would make, is that it's a good idea to disconnect your battery wires from the poles before beginning any work around an open fuel tank and especially when working on the electric fuel pump. Ground the frame to rid yourself of the risk of static electricity as well. Just a thought. - WKBMD
I had a fuel pump replacement on my 05 Dodge ram, I knew it was going to take all day with at least dropping the fuel tank or lifting the bed so I came up with my own idea to cut a hole in the truck of my bed right above the fuel tank and weld in a frame and now it's 10 minutes to get any kind of work there on my fuel tank the cut grind and reeling of my fuel tank window in the bed of my truck only took about an hour and a half. So it was quicker to make the window to my fuel tank then it was to do either of the recommended methods for changing out your fuel pump.
Auto Guy this is an excellent how-to video. Noticed that you advised using a 5/8 and a 1/2 socket for this procedure. Every single nut and bolt on every vehicle are metric since 1976. Some SAE and METRIC sizes will work but they are indeed different. An amateur could strip something out and have to spend a good some of $ to correct it. Your videos are some of the best on RU-vid. They help me. This just a bit of ❤ advice from an Old Schooler. You are truly appreciated.
I’m doing this for the second time in 4 yrs, the first time the same plastic Bose connection broke off on me too, I had to replace the whole tank and pump then and my tank was the one that was the most expensive and was 1400 dollars around that l am sure. You make it look easy but it’s not as simple as it looks. I think you’re the man for this job. HMU 🤙
Good shit! Appreciate the video. 1st video I found in a real worl scenario. Everyone else had it on a lift. Most people aint got that. Been struggling today. Didnt even think to tale off the back tire. And break the fuel line off of tbe old pump. That is a good idea. Will be doing that tomorrow.
It would have been a lot easier for you to remove the truck bed that way you got to mess with no lines or dropping a tank it's only six boats you have to remove the tailgate stop lights one ground strap on a passenger side just pick up the bed slide it back a little enough for you to have clearance slider back maybe 5 to 6 ft back I've done this procedure lots of times with different trucks yes it's time consuming but in the end you don't break no lines
Replaced a lot of fuel pumps and a lot more to do. A shop vac is a lifesaver. I definitely enjoy watching it done on vehicles I haven't had to work on. Good work well done
Thank you for making this video it helped me out a lot I got a 2003 dodge ram 1500 4 x 4 with a 5.7 hemi with a 26 gallon tank I have 270,000 miles on my Dodge and it’s starting to act up I’m going to have to put a fuel pump on it
@@autoguydiy4244 I was gonna try why you did, it was also suggested I get a brass double ended fitting, glue and the the hose and nipple from the roll over valve
I appreciate the video brother it helped me with my 04. I do have a question for ya, on that 04 I’ve replaced the fuel pump, the coil packs, spark plugs, plug wires & now the cam sensor but when driving the damn thing it starts running bad like it’s missing, cutting out even some backfire out the exhaust. If you stomp the skinny pedal it will clear up and run good until it acts up again usually after it idols a bit so I kinda figured it’s something in the fuel delivery or the throttle body. Just wondering if you have encountered anything like this. Thanks again!
Your welcome sir. If it is spitting and spuddring.. most likely Egr Valve. The valve is normally closed so if it's stuck open or slightly open it will let to much exhaust gases back in the engine. Which in return will make your truck run and idle like shit.
I'm heading under my 04 tomorrow to replace the fuel pump but I can't find the in-line filter,or is it something that has been deleted cause of the one on the pump?
Ridiculous prices of these parts. The pump assembly shouldn't cost over $200 and the same for that other plastic assembly for the vent hose. Those parts should be made out of metal.
Agreed. The part prices are ridiculous. That's why I try to do my best to keep my trucks going. For little to no money sometimes. There's alway a way. I was thought that " If There's a Will There's a Way "
@@autoguydiy4244 oh ok I replaced the assembly myself. Truck starts now 👍🏼 But after filling up, now it shuts off and idles funny sometimes? Wonder what it could be
@@autoguydiy4244 yes, it had popped off, so I secured it “jimmy rigged” it. Some silicone and a crank strap. Best I could do for now. Since they don’t repair, allegedly have to get a new gas tank and can’t really replace those
Gotacha I have a 2008 4.7 thinking mine is in the tank couldn’t find the location online just guesses do you think my owners manual will have the location for the fuel filter?
@@autoguydiy4244 So in other words I’ll be better off just replacing the Whole Fuel pump what my truck is having issues with is climbing hills it’s either that or clogged Fuel injectors I don’t have a check engine light so I’m in a guessing game right now lol
Anyone ever took the bed off instead of pulling tank? Im thinking about doing that mainly because my bed is rusted out underneath n i can shake the truck bed pretty easy, but also worried about opening up another problem or multiple ones.
Unbolted the tank then bam the tank was out, didn't show shit about what needs to be unhooked from the tank and still left crap on the top of the tank. There are some Mexican mechanics you should have watched you could have learned something.
