KDP got me

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jacket106

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Hey guys, I guess I pushed it too long. Pretty sure it fell out and cracked the case.:doh: Everything else seems to be good. So here's the question, anybody got a case lying around they'd like to get rid of?
 
At least take the cover off and make sure there is not anything floating around in the gears.

I just got my 98 running after the KDP killed my engine. It was down 8 months waiting on parts and machine work.

My KDP fell out and cracked the case. I pulled the fan hub off to see if I could slow down the leak until I could find the time to replace the case. I didn't pull the cover, just siliconed the crack.

Drove the truck for 3 months until the temps dropped to 10 degrees one day. The oil was cold, bypassing the filter. What I would have found if I pulled the cover, was a piece of the case floating around the gears, making aluminum. The aluminum bypassed the filter and plugged up the #6 piston nozzle. Melted #6 piston as a result.
 
Yeah, I get it. Ive been out of town for six months for the military and never got a chance to tear it apart. That being said, it will be fixed right now.
 
I'm right there with ya buddy! Just starting to put mine back together


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Had coolant dripping from the head gasket as well :nail:

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TIG'd back together and ready to go on..

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It was a good time to knock out a TON of issues!! I adjusted the timing as well... I cannot wait to drive it...

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Forrest Nearing said:
I'll never understand why this still happens to people
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I've gotten lucky on the first two 12 valves I've had. The one that got me has lower miles than the first two. Was always something I was going to take care of. Just never had the time. The only time I get a chance to do anything to the damn thing is when it won't go anymore. I've had valve springs, 4k gsk, and studs sitting on the shelf for two years before I the KDP "gave" me time to put them in.
 
smokin24valve said:
Off subject but, did you pull the motor to paint the block?
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Didn't remove the engine.. I had the oil pan and cylinder head off though. Also, I have the entire front end apart which made it easier. I left the engine in the truck is cause my shop is cluttered enough as it is. I removed all accessories and brackets, cleaned, prepped and painted.
 
Huh, what paint did you use? Looks real nice on that block and timing cover.
Ive painted a couple parts with some flat aluminum stuff, but it doesnt last long with greasy fingers and solvents being sprayed on stuff.
All this makes me glad I did the KDP when I first got the truck. Some major work there after its come loose.
 
Forrest Nearing said:
40 minutes and 40 dollars...

there's always time and money
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It wouldn't have cost me a dime to tab it. Ive had three of these trucks so far and this one is the first to do it. I should have fixed it sooner. Next one WILL get fixed.
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are you still looking for a case? i might no someone who would possibly have one to sell
 
kawi600 said:
Huh, what paint did you use? Looks real nice on that block and timing cover.
Ive painted a couple parts with some flat aluminum stuff, but it doesnt last long with greasy fingers and solvents being sprayed on stuff.
All this makes me glad I did the KDP when I first got the truck. Some major work there after its come loose.
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Thanks!! :Cheer: I'll see which paint it was exactly on Wednesday when I get back to my shop.




To the Original Poster... Depending on how badly it's damaged, You could have it fixed like I did.
 
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