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Originally Posted by OkieSnuffBox
Why?
Car is still under warranty and anything that happens related to RTV in the pickup goes directly back to the dealer repair.
Doesn't seem to be anymore risk than hoping it doesn't happen from the factory build..........that you know, already had RTV in the pickup.
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Claiming warranty against a dealer repair has proven to be far more difficult than claiming against an untouched car.
By having the timing cover off you actually increase the risk of failure. This has been proven time and time again with the first gen and doesn't change now. It also reduces the probability that it will be covered under warranty since the manufacturer wash their hands of it and the dealer just denies any wrong doing. This also has been documented very well with the first gen.
The problem with doing the timing cover is not just having excess that breaks off but having too much in the wrong spot that blocks channels. The sealant in the pickup is obvious but I still can not believe that it is the whole or even major part of the problem. Something else in the system is blocking but as soon as people see the pickup they just stop and say "oh there's the issue". Besides any that is going to break off from the timing cover is likely already in the pan as soon as the system hits high pressure the first time.
If people must have the pickup checked for peace of mind then have them pull the pan, inspect the tube, clean if needed and reinstall the pan. That's it. Leave the timing cover alone! If the factory robot can't get it right then trusting a tech to do it is not going to be an improvement.