Dan107

I think it's the metal ring between the nozzle and the housing. For some reason it has expanded and is blocking movement.

I did that, the little round gear seems to be working fine. The one on the turbo is locked down for some reason. This is what happened originally and necessitated me purchasing this one. But I will try it again to make sure.

Not yet. I need to run it, from what I've read, for about a 100 miles or so before it's safe to idle it for any length of time. Something about setting the rings?

Is that possible? IF the engine won't derate, and just posts a code I would consider that. I'm just not sure what turbo, and how it would attach.

I followed the advice here; set #1 TDC, set the cam, then "with a keen eye" set the cam gear. I used a drill bit in the alignment hole. I know it's redneck, but I was desperate.

Yes, there was a warranty, but the dealership wanted me to spend another $5K and then wait to see if it would be warrantied.

Couldn't have done it without all the help I received here!

SHE'S ALIVE!!!! Primed her up and she fired right off, and guess what??? No codes! Other than the turbo actuator isn't working on the brand new turbo I bought a couple of months ago. But I just went for it, and put everything back on and tried to start it. Fired up immediately. I have since started it a few times to let if run long enough to throw a code, if it's going to. So far, no codes other than the turbo. On that note, will the computer derate the engine if the actuator isn't functioning correctly? I have it unplugged now because it seems that it's jammed inside the turbo. Also, if I pin it with the alignment notch, will it still make boost? I know I'm rambling, but I'm really happy with the engine...Thank ya'll!

Are you talking about the large inspection hole or the small bung hole, and is it a dimple mark on a tooth, or a hole in the flywheel I’m looking for? I should have marked this stuff before and this is a prime example of what happens when a person gets in too big of a rush!

Nope, don’t have that.

I think in the morning I'm going to try and run my snake camera up from the bottom and see if I can find those timing marks.

Is the "O" where a person can see it, or is it in front of the transmission?

Hey, on this engine is there a hole in the flywheel for a dowl alignment tool like on a CAT engine? It supposed to assure the engine is TDC. Or, is there some mark on the flywheel that is visible from the bottom?

Cylinder 1 pic.

Hey all! On the question of the head, I ordered a new, fully loaded one! Had an old diesel tech take a look at it and thought it best. I didn't want to take a chance on there being something damaged we couldn't see. Plus, I spent nearly $3k having the old head serviced when #2 cylinder cracked a couple of years ago. With that being said, I think I may have really screwed up! My assumption was that with the cam gear having timing marks on a couple of teeth, that the idler gear would also have a corresponding single tooth marked...we all know what happens when we assume! Now I can't find an understandable solution on how to get this set correctly without excess work and expense. So, once again I come to ya'll for help.