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Old Nov 20, 2002 | 10:27 AM
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"Front Cover Dowel Pin"

Does anyone know about this &quot;front cover dowel pin&quot; that has a problem of working loose and causing damage? That was a mention to me when I asked for suprises that might pop up and cost me money. Is this a continuing problem and does it happen at centain mileage intervals? How do you know if it's working loose? My truck had almost 125000 on it when I bought it, and I have no idea of the past maintenance history.<br><br>Grampaw Bill
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Old Nov 20, 2002 | 11:10 AM
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Re:"Front Cover Dowel Pin"

Do a search on KDP or Killer dowel pin. Get a cup of coffee as you'll have plenty to read.
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Old Nov 20, 2002 | 12:28 PM
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Re:"Front Cover Dowel Pin"

Plan to have the repair done before it happens...I have a freind that didnt think it would happen to him I offered to fix his while I had the repair jig to do mine....he spent 10 hours on the highway waiting for a tow truck to tow his truck and another one for his 5th wheel camper,just the tow bill was $650.00 plus the repair and time to fix his truck,which took 4 days of his vacation :-[
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Old Nov 23, 2002 | 09:51 AM
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Re:"Front Cover Dowel Pin"

Anyone know if these KDP repair jig kits can still be bought...I know the inventor only made a limited number of them...I have some friends that never had this repair and have been thinking about buying a kit but cant find a vendor....any one help me find one for sale ??
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Old Nov 23, 2002 | 05:00 PM
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Re:"Front Cover Dowel Pin"

I can help you .... shoot me a PM
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