08-18-2007, 03:41 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: 6 miles from Solon, IA
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KDP and oil seal/gasket shopping list?
My next project will be to tab my KDP. My engine is covered with oil and seems to leak from everywhere. I will, of course, take it to the car wash and clean it all as best I can first. All this crud sure makes it hard to identify specific leaks right now. Surprisingly, I don't lose much oil in between changes according to my dipstick.
The valve cover gaskets are definitely leaking down both sides of my motor, but I already have new Felpros and will replace them when I do the valve lash.
My stock clutch is still going strong after 150K miles, but it and the rear main seal will get replaced when I put the NV5600 and SBC clutch in. That rear seal sounds like an adventure in itself.
So does the front crank seal and timing cover seal/gasket.
Can anyone supply me with a list of parts (numbers would be very helpful) of what all I need to buy before I tear into doing the KDP tab? Nothing like not having what you need on a Sunday and your truck in pieces...
Assume, like I do, that the front seal(s) and gaskets are leaking like everything else seems to on this motor.
I'm not looking forward to doing the R&R required for the KDP tab, my '96 12-valve is my transportation; not my hobby (yet), but the potential alternative sure doesn't look pretty and I will appreciate the peace of mind. The old "don't fix what isn't broke" adage sure doesn't apply in the case of the KDP!
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