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Old 01-21-2015, 02:02 PM   #4
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Re: fixing an oil leak 3.8

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Originally Posted by Pixies dad View Post
Thanks - I read the AZ instructions and viewed you tubes of the 3.8. BUT the APV has the motor so deep in the body you cannot even see the rear bank, much less work on it. Seems to me that the complete upper intake, alternator, coil pack and wiring harness have to be moved and maybe the dogbone removed and engine rolled to even get at the rear bank. I was hoping someone had attempted this and could give me an idea of how much work this is. Maybe it is best to farm it out?
Oh, I see. On my '98, I can chock the wheels and remove the front dog bone motor mounts and tilt the engine forward (you can't be in park and do this). You have to be careful not to go too far forward with the engine, but it does give you more room. It is a pain in the butt though.
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