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Old 01-28-2013, 08:22 AM
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I DID IT!!! WOOOOW!!.... This weekend I went ahead and tackled the alternator bracket gasket job. This is the most intensive and time consuming job i have ever done on a car in my life. The most difficult thing I ve done on my car is spark plugs; What a leap! Job took me a full 24 hrs I started at about 8pm saturday and finished at about 9pm sunday. When I did get under there it seemed like it was not as much oil as i anticipated. In my opinion it was not the alternator gasket that was leaking seal still seemed to be somewhat soft and there was any oil in that area, of course I changed it anyway. My problem was coming from the upper timing cover in one of the corners. Had the seal anyway like Stephen Max suggested and replaced it. Cleaned everything up with brake parts cleaner. I pieced it back together no left over parts . Universal was my best friend on this just besides the E- Torx most other tools were standard. I want to thank everyone who helped me out on this issue. There was NOWAY I could have done this without this forum PERIOD (NOT A CHANCE IN HELL) Write ups by healthservices and 545mike were the guides I used for this repair GREAT JOB. Shout out to Stephen Max, Myates3, e6t.lab.rat, 545Mike, and healthservices for all the input and advice on this repair. Big thanks to you all, good looking out!!!
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Old 01-28-2013, 08:24 AM
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Glad to hear you got it done. Saved some big $.
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Awesome and way to go! Glad to hear you knocked it out. Happy to help...
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