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<blockquote data-quote="Larry Holmes" data-source="post: 1051919" data-attributes="member: 73179"><p>The gasket mentioned in item number 3 cannot be overemphasized. Even though the gasket is a thin metal shim washer, it makes up for a difference in tolerance from the machining of the tensioner body. Last time I replaced the tensioners myself but the mechanic who previously replaced them omitted the left one. The resulting leak allowed a small amount of oil to sit on top of the block until it dripped down and drove me crazy looking for the source. It averaged a half quart every 6 months. So maybe not critical but I think essential.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Larry Holmes, post: 1051919, member: 73179"] The gasket mentioned in item number 3 cannot be overemphasized. Even though the gasket is a thin metal shim washer, it makes up for a difference in tolerance from the machining of the tensioner body. Last time I replaced the tensioners myself but the mechanic who previously replaced them omitted the left one. The resulting leak allowed a small amount of oil to sit on top of the block until it dripped down and drove me crazy looking for the source. It averaged a half quart every 6 months. So maybe not critical but I think essential. [/QUOTE]
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