It seems Chrysler has reclassified the 545RFE front pump to remanufactured. Part #68009879AE is no longer available. The reman part number is RL009879AE. The price of the reman is significantly higher and the pump has a $100 core charge. The going rate on the web is about $520 + shipping. I decided to check Mitsubishi because the 2006-2007 Mitsubishi Raider uses the Dodge Dakota drivetrain. I found the new 68009879AE pump for $326 + shipping. That's a little more than I could have bought it for a month ago, but a lot better than $500. I ordered the pump from Mitsubishi while they are still available. I purchased the pump from http://www.mitsubishipartssource.com .

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2006 CRD Sport
GDE FT ECO tune, GDE TCM ECO tune, ARP studs, HDS-001 203F T-Stat, 3.7L nylon fan & Hayden 2905 clutch, Carter P76148M in-tank pump, Racor 245R122 filter head & 2 micron R25S fuel filter, Provent 200, Samcos, Fumoto F-102, Litens 920834A de-coupler, PML rear diff cover, OEM trans pan with welded in bung, JBA UCAs, full skids.

What about a 65rfe pump? Would that work?

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U.S. Army Retired

Thanks for the post On a side note; several people have opted to not change the seal or pump and had good results. Maybe there are bad ones out there, or maybe it has to do with heavy use or fluid change frequency? hmm

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05 CRD: H.D.S2 stat,WW Ironrock trilink&LCA's, OX rear,ARB front, 4.10's, ARB bumper, Suncoast,OME 3.5, JBA UCA,rock rails, Moabs&265/75 Duratracs, GDE tunes ,FFD fan,ARP's, 2 micron fuel, new valves,sasquatch battery tray & grid heater, tensioner relocated
Mech fan, VH & AC delete