Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Another dead Kdp

[Eric_B]

I finally made time and it is done. Fortunately it was only out about 1/8 inch. I was pushing my luck at 248,030 miles,but its done now. Along with valve adjustment & new gaskets, 3k gsk, 100 plate, new water pump , new radiator ,lower hose,and a thermostat. And 2 crank seals#@$%! . I feel much better about the truck now. Only down side is egt's are little higher and after a test drive(read flog session) looks like the injectors are weeping. Thanks TDR a wealth of info and thanks to the people that answered my questions.



Eric

 

[arthr31]

are you sure it's the injectors and not the delivery barrels? there are o-rings in the barrels which will wear away in time and should be replaced... just happened on my truck in the past month.

 

[Eric_B]

Pretty sure cause it looks like its leaking just above the injector hex nut then running down the cyl head. Open to suggestions though.

 

[RCarrillo]

Eric, Why two crank seals ? Also has anyone ever put seals in back to back? is there room? RikaRio

 

[Eric_B]

No I screwed up the first one on the final hit to make sure it was seated against the depth tool $30. 00+ mistake. Then I had to make a 2 hr round trip to nearest Cummins shop that had one,so I bought the gearcase cover gasket while I was there instead of using silicone.

 

[MacMc]

Nice job on the KDP. I became a fast learner about them when I bought one from THE DEALER with a cracked cover. Stupid I didn't buy the warrantee, too. And I bought it with only 115,000 miles on it, too.



Joe Donnelly hooked me up with his experience and expertise, though. Now, it's all nice and running great, and I have to sell it... :{