wow man..that sucks. honestly I would check the valves for leakage with the injector and fix what you have... that gear should pull off! I would put the 1500 in the engine you have.jmo

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spin that gear back to the pin and pull it off.

 

I just don't know how to get the gear off or how to spin it back to its original position. Look at my new thread where I'm looking for an answer to that question.

I will definitely test the #4 and #6 cylinders (I'll check them all.) for valve sealing before I do anything.

I'm going to install the "new" engine because I need the truck. I'll work on the KDP killed engine and put it back in if I'm not happy with the non-intercooled engine.

I like to have a spare engine. I have a spare for my 1.6TD VW and my '57 180D. I just work on them when I have the time and money.