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Aug 16, 2008 | 05:27 AM

#21

thelt

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From: Kingsland, GA

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red_Rattler

KDP = Killer dowel pin. Its one of the many pins used to align the aluminum gear case to the block. The problem with the dowel pin occurs because the hole in the aluminum gear housing was drilled through.

Is this maybe a recall item I need to go see the dealer about? I still got warranty!

Aug 16, 2008 | 10:54 AM

#22

Dr. Evil

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From: North of You

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Originally Posted by thelt

Is this maybe a recall item I need to go see the dealer about? I still got warranty!

Nope - recalls are done on safety items only. Cummins wont even acknowledge this is a problem but we all know it is.

If you are talking about your 07 - this doesnt apply to you anyway.