2001, Duramax Deisel 6.6 won't "restart"

Hi Lone Ranger,

The first link offered has information to set you up US Diesel Parts Fuel Pumps Injection Pumps and Injectors GM Duramax LB7 . Now on to the location. Here is a quick feed to watch duramax cp3 pump swap . Lets finish with this gentleman's input and contribution. Duramax cp3 high presure fuel pump removal .


This will provide a look and see distant generalization of what you may be getting into and some live experiences of those who did. Fare. Well.

the fuel shutoff on the pump is an electric solenoid that shuts off fuel. it could be at fault

I'm not much on diesels, but for gas engines the most common source is a leaking injector or fuel pressure regulator.

Very odd. A Google search comes back with lots of "Duramax" hits . The code is: "Fuel System Leak Detected - Large Leak"
Some fixes that I found were replacing the fuel filter, others changed the FPRV (Fuel pump return valve?)
When you're pulling a trailer there is a much greater load (air resistance) even when just cruising. Empty or fully loaded, it's mass won't matter, it's the extra fuel required at every phase of your drive. If the fuel filter is getting clogged, it's possible that some sensor is showing a pressure that is beyond predetermined limits. Try the fuel filter replacement first to see if that fixes it.

The in tank pickup assembly cup may have a leak where the hoses insert into it inside the tank

For more info See Dmaxwrench.com and Call for diagnosis help

YOUR ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP IS THE DIESEL INJECTION PUMP.

try the multiplug connection on top of the tank

does the starer click when u turn the key,u could have a bad ground from the batt to the body

Well, one problem is, if its an 8.1, its not a diesel. The 8.1, or Vortec 8100, is a gas engine. The DuraMax is a 6.6 engine. There is usually not a priming system on a gas engine, because the fuel pumps will usually get it through the smaller filters used quick enough you dont need them. However, if it is a DuraMax engine, then right on top of the fitting where you mount your diesel filter, there is a primer pump and an air bleed valve. What you do is, open up that air bleed valve ( its a little black plastic octagon shaped thing on the top of the filter mount) then you pump the primer (the silver button looking thing) until you get diesel squiting out the air vent without too many air bubbles or gurgles.