TST kit for Killer Dowel Pin
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TST kit for Killer Dowel Pin
Anybody ever use the TST kit to fix the KDP ?
http://www.tstproducts.com/index.asp...PROD&ProdID=64
Is this a good / easy fix or what is the best and easiest ? What does the repair entail doing ?
http://www.tstproducts.com/index.asp...PROD&ProdID=64
Is this a good / easy fix or what is the best and easiest ? What does the repair entail doing ?
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Many people have used that kit, including me. It is a very good kit the instructions are very detailed and everything thing you need besides tools is in the kit. The fix is pretty simple and took us about 4 hours to complete.
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Originally Posted by Willy91
Many people have used that kit, including me. It is a very good kit the instructions are very detailed and everything thing you need besides tools is in the kit. The fix is pretty simple and took us about 4 hours to complete.
Yessir
i have as well. I have a writeup on it as well..
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This is the 1st thing I did, and I too used the TST kit. Very good instructions. I also replaced the cover gasket, just because, but it seems as if many use the existing. The only problem I had was stopping the vibration dampner from rotating while tring to lossen the bolts. After the advice here, I used a pry bar wedged into the slot and it worked great. Ken
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Originally Posted by johnsjas
Dumb question but I have my engine torn apart (head gasket). could I just pull the pin out myself?
You have to remove the timing case to get to the KDP....so its nowhere near the head gasket.
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Originally Posted by Dr. Evil
Nooooo....you dont want to pull the pin out - you want to hammer it in and make sure its doesnt come out (using wicking loctite and a blocking plate [tab]).
You have to remove the timing case to get to the KDP....so its nowhere near the head gasket.
You have to remove the timing case to get to the KDP....so its nowhere near the head gasket.
Dr is right..
(as usual) You have to keep the pin in there cause it has some internals properly aligned. Removing it will misalign these parts and could cause trouble.
Rick
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I just finished it I can sleep now. My pin was alot farther out than the picture in the directions. Guess I was lucky the kit really helped mainly for the directions however you could easily make the blocking device your self.
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I just did mine. I would make a "map" or diagram of where the front cover bolts go. Since they are different lenghts, it will make it easier to put them in the correct location during the installation. Loosen the fan nut before you remove the belt. It is much easier to hold the fan with the belt in place. If you do not have a wrench for the fan nut, take a long punch, place it on the right (driver) side of the nut and hammer away. I have the proper wrench, and I still found it easier to hammer in loose. I used a anti-seize compound when putting the nut back on. You never know if you will have to take it off again. Plan on 1/2 day, have a beer.