Ever since I have had the truck it has leaked oil and had an odd ticking noise not really that loud though. The other day i was under it wiping the crud of the gear case and I found a crack in it. If the crack isn't t bad can the case be fixed somehow or do I just need to find a new/used one? Also it has a weird tick kind of sounds like manifold gasket or valve adjustment. Has any body heard this before? the oil is pretty black so i guess its getting some blowby. Could this noise be coming from piston slap? sorry about the long post but i need help!

 

sounds like the killer dowel pin come out

 

yep it does

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piuston slap, piston slap, piston slap im currently rebuilding mine because of that

 

How can I check to make sure that is in fact piston slap. If it is where is a good place to find pistons im debating on putting marine pistons in.

 

pull the head to check i got a rebuild kit for $650 comes with pistons, wristpins, all bearings, rod bearings, main bearings, seals from top to bottom

 

sounds like yer KPD fell out to me............especially if yer timing case is cracked and leaking oil

 

Where did you get the kit from?

 

Cummins carries all the parts. A lot less than the dealer in fact.

 

What's the good word!!

 

Any updates??