what about using a VE as a lift pump to supply the P-pump plumbed into the common rail? Meanwhile, the VP44 sits in that pile of stuff in the corner of the shop, you're not really sure what's over there but you know it's not worth your time to dig through.

 

Painless does have the harness but they are expensive. The have one for the standard and one for the Automatic.
60250 - Straight Drive
60251 - Automatic