Alright guys, for those of you that have fixed the KDP, did you go with a new timing case gasket, re-use the gasket or just use some RTV to seal it??

Thx.

 

I re use the gasket and RTV on each side of the gasket. I used ultra grey rtv

 

I bought another gasket from Cummins {$30 roughly} and used the high temp grey silicone to re-seal it, it's cheap insurance not to leak, make sure your bolts are tight too..that helps

 

I used both,

The RTV sealant and the ultra grey, problem was with that KDP kit, that they dont give you enough of either or, so i went and bought some more ultra grey at the autoparts store three blocks from home...

My original gasket was in pretty good shape, so i reused it... Also the tight bolts help too...

Rick

 

Goin in for the kill Dr.?
I used a set that I got from PDR that had a new gasket/tab/crankseal with installer.
Very cheap. I also used the RTV for a added measure and to hold the gasket in place while putting it back together.

 

I priced the kit at BD Diesel....$136...I dont mean to sound cheap but Id like to spend my hard earned $ elsewhere.

 

I bought the TST kit

for 57 bucks (american) it comes with the tab, seal, seal installer, and some sealant and anti seize.. I reccomend it to anyone and everyone.. INfact here is my writeup on it..

Dr Evil, check out the link below, for 50 bucks u cannot go wrong, hope it helps u....


https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...repair+TST+kit

Rick

 

The TST kit works great, I just used sealent. So far, no leaks, everything holding well. Just make sure all surfaces are clean.

 

DR.
BD here in Abbotsford are the same clowns that quoted me $1100 for the same Comp every one else in town was selling for $750-800
Contact PDR on Mon/Tues im sure it was less than $50cdn for the stuff when I did mine. If you want let me know and I will find out early next week for you as I'm going there anyway

 

I use a new gasket and seal. Then I know I won't have to go back in there for a long time.
Dr.- what year's your truck? If I remember, they deleted the gasket on the 24 valves, and went to an RTV seal.

 

Dr Evil, you can. Like is a diesel repair shop to the tune of about $2400.00.

But when you go in, replace the crank seal, gasket, with no sealant. It's not necessary and just make a mess.

 

I toss the gasket even if it's in good shape and use just RTV.

 

I bought the gasket from Cummins, not too pricey, seems to be working great. I used RTV on the cover side of the seal.

 

He has 2 of them , an 01 , and a 98 12v.

 

I just bought the seal from Cummins and made the tab. Silicone for the cover, my 24 valve did not have a gasket.