Do I need to tab the KDP on my 98 12v? I have heard that this was fixed from the factory or is this fales.

 

The KDP was absolutely NOT fixed at the factory - whoever told you that was misinformed. You must pull the cover and tab the pin before you have an $$$ repair.

I cant find the link of the KDP carnage...does anyone have it?

 

As far as I know the factory did not fix them. I tabbed my 98 12 valve as soon as I heard of the problem. Mine was working it's way out of there but not too far, I am glad I did it.

 

The Dr is correct..

Its never too soon to tab it.... i killed mine at 165K... lucky me tho it was still deep in the case...

Rick

 

Mine was working loose too - truck has less than 100k (98 12V).

 

Some of the early 24v engines had the same problem, 'til the they came out with an updated case with a stepped hole to prevent the problem.

Why they just didn't make it a blind hole in the first place is beyond me.

 

thanks for info, iam going to get this done asap.

 

http://www.cumminsdatabase.com/read.php?id=111

 

Thats the one I was thinking about - maximum carnage !

whtractor, this is also a very good time to bump your timing (up to ~16 degrees) since you will already have the timing cover off.

 

Thats where I got my blocking tab specs from- it took me like 5 minutes to fab it and tally ho...

 

Sounds straight forward... But is there a link to advancing the timing while I'm in there? Thanks, Kelly

 

What K said, link...?

 

http://dodgeram.info/tsb/1994/18-10-94a.htm