I'm not exactly a mechanical genius, and this seems to be just over my limit. I'm not eve sure if my truck has or hasn't been fix. But would a dealer be able to fix this? Is it under some sort of recall?<br><br>I guess DC could argue that it's not a safety hazard, so they won't issue a recall... but I say getting stranded in the middle of no where in freezing cold weather is a lsight safety hazard!

 

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I'm not exactly a mechanical genius, and this seems to be just over my limit. I'm not eve sure if my truck has or hasn't been fix. But would a dealer be able to fix this? Is it under some sort of recall?

I guess DC could argue that it's not a safety hazard, so they won't issue a recall... but I say getting stranded in the middle of no where in freezing cold weather is a lsight safety hazard!
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There are 2 ways to repair this problem...1) drill and tap the gear housing and install a blocking screw...2) remove the front cover then install a tab over the dowel pin to block its movement

Theres not anyway to tell if you have the dowel pin tabbed other then removing the cover to look ??

If your engine was fixed with a blocking screw you mite be able to see behind the fan hub bracket and see the head of the screw...but its hard to see with a dirty engine

If you have owned the truck for the last 2 years the changes that its been fixed are slim...because this problem was only found about 2 years ago

Dodge and Cummins know about these dowels because they now supply a upgraded rear gear housing thats steped so the dowel cant come out...but they insist its not a problem = no recall

Cost to replace the rear gear housing if the dowel comes out and cracks it is $2000-3000

Overall the KDP Jig Kit is the fastest and best way to stop this problem

So any owner of a 94-98 Cummins is courting a possible engine timing gear failure or at the lease a major oil leak

??? ??? ??? ???

There are some Diesel repair shops that have the KDP Jigs

Advanced Diesel Technology,1 South Shupe Street
Mount Pleasant, Pa 15666
724-335-6167
www.smokindiesel.com

Auto Wurks Diesel 973-226-7800 or Auto Wurks Diesel

Black Mountain Diesel, Cynthiana, KY
859-234-3111 or Black Mountain Diesel

Blue Chip Diesel 1-888-628-7373 or Blue Chip Diesel

Brian Ward Evanston, WY (307) 789-3583

Bruce's General Repair, Inc. (does mobile repair)
Jackson, WY
(307) 739-9490 Cell (307) 730-8562

Compression Ignition Systems,
North Pole Alaska, 99705
(907) 388-8591

Dave's Diesel
Angola, Indiana
(260) 665-5396

Dave Mitchell Ent. Ohio (740)246-6329 or Enterprise Engine

Gilmore Performance, Kingdom City, Missouri (573)592-8228 send email to 78repowerwagon

Inter Mountain Truck Repair Inc
Bend, OR (541) 317-3589

KD-RV &amp; TRUCK PERFORMANCE INC. SILVER CITY, NM 88061
505-534-0434 or email to MILD to WILD Diesel Performance Products

Massdiesel Performance, 508-528-6127 or Massdiesel send email to Massdiesel

Mikes Custom Truck Builders, ND (701) 587-6335

Piers Diesel Research, Inc. British Columbia (604) 888-4159 or (866) 888-9396 or Piers Diesel Research

Redmond Enterprises. Plano, TX. (Does Mobile repair serv.)(972) 398-3934 or Cell (972) 880-9845

Rob's Repair Shop, Gardner, MA (978) 632-7710

 

If anyone is interested...I have no need for my KDP Jig Kit and will sell it for my cost plus shipping...send me a message I'll get back to you

 

Pappyman,<br><br> I am interested in the Jig but I cannot get your e-mail address, it appears to be blocked.<br><br>John<br><br>

 

I'll send y'all a message

 

Sorry to hear of your trouble. I fixed mine about three weeks ago. it was about ready to fall out. Lucky save. Better a new pin in it or your timing could move.<br>

 

[quote author=Drifter link=board=16;threadid=8168;start=15#81631 date=1040180025]<br>As a newbie to this site, I'd like to thank all who posted about the KDP. Last Tuesday I spent 5 hours removing the gear cover to &quot;tab&quot; my pin. It was half way out!. I have a '94 2500 4X2 with 89,000 miles that I bought new. The fix was actually easy(thanks to the info from here). I made my own tab. Best five hours I've spent. My Dodge is completely stock. This is a great site and I hope I can contribute to it. <br>[/quote]<br><br>Welcome to the forum...lucky save just wish more CTD owners would do as you have done...your 5 hours are well spent for it is worth the peace of mind...and alot cheaper then some of the goodies we put on our trucks..which do no good if the engine is broken... :-[ :-[ :-[<br>

 

[quote author=Drifter link=board=16;threadid=8168;start=15#81631 date=1040180025]<br>As a newbie to this site, My Dodge is completely stock. This is a great site and I hope I can contribute to it. <br>[/quote]<br><br>It won't be for long if you keep hangin out here. :<br><br> : Eddie : 8)

 

You got that right brother!! I got mine two weeks ago today and I began some heavy bombing already and I am in the market for a clutch upgrade already. Plus, Santa's bringing me some more goodies!! I blame all of you for getting me hooked.<br><br>John<br><br><br>

 

<br>Sorry but we had too. If we did not we would never have anybody to talk to.<br>DM01

 

my best friends 98 12v ctd just lost the KDP last week. He needs a used front cover his is cracked but it only leakes a little. does anybody know where I can get one for him?<br>thanks <br>DM01

 

Piers Diesel Research has premade 4130 Chromoly KDP tabs for sale if any one prefers that method of prevention ;D

 

I just got a 1996 with front end damage. I will be replacing the front end and will have the coolers off this week where I can stand in front of it and stare at the engine front. I assume I should do the tab process since I will have the access to the front. Is that what everyone recomends?