KDP advice

[Gardiner]

After reading about the KDP I am going to get mine fixed immediately. Is it better to have it tabbed or jigged? What is the rough cost to get this fixed at a shop?

 

[BHiggins]

I think most will tell you to tab the first gens. This is because the bolts that hold the timing housing to the block have a habit of loosening over time so while you're in there doing the tab on the KDP, you can apply loc-tite and re-tourque the timing bolts... two birds with one stone. As for the cost of having a shop do it, I can't help you there.

 

[rlyons]

Don't go to a shop, jump in there and tab it youself. :--) You will feel better knowing it is done right and you did it. :-laf Contact Harold and get the tab kit, it comes with the fan wrenches and everything you need to complete the job.

 

[MUDDY]

and harolds email is -- email address removed --

instructions included

 

[JLEONARD]

If you remove the cover I'd suggest staking it in place rather than tabbing. Easier, faster, cheaper, and I would argue that it's better.

But just do it.

 

[btoscano]

I would stake or use Harold's tab. Do not waste your time on the Cummins parts as they are for later model cases and will NOT fit our 1st gen cases.



-brian

 

[btoscano]

Like others said, remove the cover and tighten up the case bolts. None of mine felt to be at the proper torque spec.



-brian

 

[Gardiner]

Thanks for the advice all around. I would try the repair myself, but just don't have the time or a big enough shop to fit my truck into. It's off to the mechanic's tomorrow!



Is there anything else that should be looked at when getting this 'repair' done?? I am a new member, so I still have a lot to learn about my truck.