Archived kdp found on front of motor last night

[rdrose]

i would like info on the new rear gear cover,mine has a big hole in it. is this case alum or steel if there is not much damage i will get it welded. how hard is it to get all the gears off the front of the motor to replace the rear gear cover. any part # number would very helpful and price's so i can lube up good. any diesel mechanic in west palm area please give me a call 561-333-9988

 

[illflem]

rd, I copied your post over to 12 valve but also left this one open so you'll get more exposure and on the road again. I personally wouldn't weld the case, parts are a small portion of the repair cost. Here's what's involved with the repair http://www.flex.net/~triplem/new/dowelpin.htm

 

[trailmonster]

rd, I just finished replacing the timing case gasket on my 98 12v. The step by step link illflem gave you is not truly step by step, it is an overview. One key thing I learned when I replaced my gaskets is that the fuel pump must be pulled before the camshaft can be removed. I spent a total of 12 hours doing the job. I could have had it done a few hours sooner but spent a lot of time looking for a lost socket I feared had been left on a bolt inside the timing case ( it wasn't there, yes I did take the cover back off to see !) and also used up a bit of time retrieving the fuel pump plunger from the bottom of the oil pan. ( no wonder I couldn't get the truck to start):--) I don't know how much the new timing case is but I spent about $125 on gaskets and seals. The job was identical but I was able to use my old case because it was not broken. By the way the local diesel repair facility quoted me $2,200 to do the job... ..... good luck!Oo.

 

[rdrose]

case was destroyed

case had a hole in it about 3-4 in long. most of the time is reading the book to see what to do next the cam pull was fun and trying to real careful not to hit the tappet in the oil pan. ever thing went good. need to get the barring tool so i can so the valves and torque the fuel pump nut then its just putting my truck back together. i've never work on a diesel before so it,s taking me a little learning curve but i'm there. fuel pump was the bit*h. that nut on the bottom was the one that got me good. well back to work.

 

[DavidGardner]

How do I get into the archives.

Need to get into the archives re. KDP problem. Have a friend who needs to know this info in order to make the decision on whether to fix the KDP or not. If I can get the info from the archives I will copy it and give him a copy (he dosent have a cumputer). Any help apreciated. I have tried and cant do it. I am not very good at cumputers.