Despite the favorable attributes, the 5.9L Cummins in this generation uses a VP44 injection pump (the weak link, if you will) known for lasting anywhere between 100,000 to 150,000 miles before it ...

Lift pumps are relatively inexpensive, but when they fail on a 24-valve Cummins, it often takes out the VP44 injection pump at the same time. These injection pumps cost more than $2,000 ...

Jasper Engines & Transmissions is remanufacturing the Bosch VP44 diesel injection pump. The pump was found on 1998-2002 Cummins B Series engines used in Dodge Ram pickups, Freightliner medium-duty ...

At the same time they made the swap to 24 valves, Cummins put in Bosch VP44 electronic fuel injection; though the injection pump was still driven by the cam, the timing of fuel injection was no ...