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Old 09-26-2017, 07:56 PM   #8
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Originally Posted by gravitylover View Post
^^ They do not drop the motor just pull the belt and pulleys, remove the cover, clean the old sealant and reapply then reassemble.
Depends on the dealer. Mine pulled my motor.

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Originally Posted by Trefoil View Post
That's the issue. The correct way to do the job is with the engine out of the car so you have greater leverage and ability to assemble the parts without causing disruption to the sealant bead.
After my dealer botched the job, I had a private shop do it. They were able to seal it 100% perfect without removing the motor. Its possible, just takes patience, knowledge and experience.
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