Does anybody know if its a big deal that im not replacing my KDP pin after its fallen out? Im doing a KDP failure repair and dont have a new pin. Big deal or dont sweat it?? Thanks -Jake

 

I have always read and heard both sides, one that it is only there for an alignment for assembly, and the other that it actually does bear lateral stress to keep things alligned. I would put a new one in and tab it. Another thought that i have always had is why not tap the hole and put a bolt in with some red lok-tite? That way you KNOW it isn't coming out. Just a thought....

 

It's important that the case doesn't move to keep your timing set. When you figure the weight of the injection, vacuum and steering pumps plus the torque that the cover is under to turn these pumps you realize that the more devices to keep the case in place the better. There are actually two dowel pins, I wouldn't put one back together without both of the $2 pins.

 

I would agree to put back in, I have seen them missing and the new one would not go in without loosening the housing,which tells tha they do move. Goodluck,,Rick

 

I agree fully with Infidel. He well covered the "whys" for using the pins.

 

i put mine back together without the top dowel pin, i wish i had put one in. i have never had any problems in the last 35k but i would feel better if it was there. mike