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Originally Posted by soundman98
the debate is 'how does one know they're applying the specifically-needed amount of sealant?'
too little, it doesn't seal. too much, it oozes everywhere.
the better question is, do you think you're better at the job than a factory programmed robot-- if they mucked it up, what are a humans chances of doing better?
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That's assuming it's done by a robot. Given the inconsistency of some sealing issues (cam plate comes to mind), I always assumed the sealant application was done by hand.
Both could be true though. Just because a robot does one bit doesn't mean the rest isn't done by humans.
Still, I don't understand how hard it would be to develop a pre-formed seal a la BMW. With all the issues these engines have (even though they're not as bad as we sometimes make 'em sound), one would think Subaru would have saved money in the long run.