I just picked up a '96 auto with 100k miles. I'm sure the kdp hasn't been done yet. Is there anyone in the area to assist with such a project? Thanks

 

I just spoke with local diesel shop and they quoted me 24 hours labor times $74/hr shop rate = $1,776 just to kill the kdp. Crap, I might as well let it fall out for that price. The guy told me that he has seen many cracked cases, but has never seen the pin out of the hole. So I ask myself, how are all of these cases cracking? There has to be someone in SE south dakota, NE nebraska or NW Iowa that has some experience in killing kdp. I'm trying to be proactive by taking care of it sooner than later.

Thanks

 

If you're even moderately handy, then this really is a straght-forward job to do yourself. It's also a great way to become more familiar with your CTD. I did a ton of research ahead of time, printed out lots of pictures that I found on the forum, and took my time over a weekend. Make sure that you have all of the tools and parts you will need ahead of time. Also use this opportunity to remove and flush your radiator, replace all of the coolant hoses and thermostat, replace the serpentine belt and tensioner pulley, etc. I promise that you could buy all of the parts and tools needed and spend a fraction of what that shop quoted you in labor.

PM me if you are interested in more specific tips and tricks for the KDP tab fix.

 

U'd be suprised what u can do once u just get started and try.

 

How far from St.Paul is that ?
A freind & I were talking about doing are's , haven't got to it yet , one reason is the weather .

 

I live about 45 miles from Sioux City, if you want to drive up to my shop we can do it there for you, can also adjust timing and do some tuning if you want too.

 

I'd just do it yourself, get the kit from TST, it comes with the tab, a new bolt, all the gasket stuff you will need, and instructions.

 

This sounds like the begining of a wrench day , some where ?

 

KDP/Mod day?

 

Sure, shops open to all you who want to come....

 

May need to claify , are you offering your sevices for fee ?
Or space for others to work on each others ?
From a few of my experinces of wrenchdays/??? , its a gathering of members helping / sharing tools , showing each other stuff , and of course food & drink / kind of a working party day ???

 

For what it's worth, as mentioned before, get the tst kit and tear into it!!! I'm not one for fixing something that aint broke or something that has the potential for going real bad but with the TST kit you cant go wrong! it is extremely easy and very good directions too. I recommend using a cummins gasket instead of rtv sealant but that's me. I learn from watching so I was leary about tearing into the motor but piece of cake. I did my 97 and then 2 weeks later I did my 96. go for it


lewis

 

If you just need the tools or somewhere to do it, the doors open for free! Glad to just help out. Or course food and drink is always good!!!

 

wildmanben,
Is this your buisness location and or are you a repair shop ?
That would be good also .
I been in the auto repair buis. for some yrs. , but got a large part of my tools ripped , but still have a lot also , some specalty for diesel , so I'ld like to do a couple small things & help others .
You might have to start a chapter in your area ??

 

New chapter, the "nappy-headed hillbillies!"