The killer dowel pin is primarily an issue with the B series/12 valve engines , but I have seen reports of it happening to ISB/24 valve engines all the way up to the 2002 model year as well. It appears to be so uncommon on the 24 valve engines that I doubt I would worry about it much.
Definitely more rare as the years went on. But a simple fix vs. Toasting your motor. I don't know why people don't at least check it. Dave's dad on the bomber board had it take out the engine on his 02. Evan at Evergreen has scene it happen to all years up to 02. Cummins was good at making sure they didn't waste anything of the old style cases.
So what do you have to tare down to check it? Its a timing gear pin (?) So just all the stuff off the front of the engine?
It's just an alignment dowel for the case. I'm not far, could give you a hand if you want.
i wouldnt let this "jeff" guy work on your truck, he doesnt seem to know what he's doing.
I make your clutch go bad :fawkdancesmiley:. I still have your filter, why don't you visit anymore? Wanna see me cry?