Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) parts need to tab a kdp?

[SEmerson]

What do I need to tab my kdp? I have a front seal leaking so I thought I would tab instead of jig.



I need a front cover gasket and front seal. But what else?



Wasn't there a sticky on the tab fix?

 

[Midnight]

Just a piece of metal shaped that will fit in the cover between the bolt and the pin.

 

[illflem]

You also need a longer bolt (depending on tab thickness), loc-tite, a seal and gasket



For info on the tab fix contact Joe G at -- email address removed -- for excellent instructions.



Click here for a diagram of how the KDP tab is made.





For those who do not have the facilities to fashion their own tab, TDR Member R. ebel has made up a few tabs that can be purchased. Just PM him for details.

 

[Reb.B]

u can buy a tabs from Piers or i can send u one. The part #'s on the seal and gasket is 3918673 and 3804899. I can't remembeer which one is which. U don't need a longer bolt, but lock tight is recommended on a dowel pin that is out and on the bolt.

 

[R.ebel]

KDP Tabs

The 4130 Chromoly KDP tabs are availible from Piers Diesel Research

 

[SEmerson]

I figured I would just cut out my own.

Too cheap to pay for one.

 

[Reb.B]

i was the same way till u see how weak a fender washer is to the chrome moly. I'm sure u'll be fine with the fender washer, ... but u're only gonna do it once, ... make sure u do it right

 

[1dslram]

When I did mine I bought the seal and never used it as the original went on and off so easy with the guide included in the new seal I saved the seal for when needed. I did replace the gasket and found that the dealer had it off before me and just used silicone to seal it.

Bruce

 

[Joe G.]

Reb. B,



I didn't use a fender washer. I used a piece of scrap steel I had in my scrap box. It's a little thick, but that is not a problem.

 

[grtescpa]

KDP tab

Just don't use any hardened steel like sawzall blades and such. They can break off and your back to the same problem or worse. I used simple 1/8 inch band iron with a longer bolt.