Drop DCT for mechatronic gasket?

Tewie · 02-01-2019, 05:39 PM

I am pretty sure I have read somewhere that this gasket can be replaced without having to lower the transmission. Need to romp with #1 to replace #2, on the image below.. Can anybody please shed some light?

Thanks

wyatth · 02-01-2019, 05:47 PM

I've read with small hands it's doable. Some more feedback in Slonik's GB thread.

Tewie · 02-01-2019, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by wyatth

I've read with small hands it's doable. Some more feedback in Slonik's GB thread.

Thanks. Didn't think to search "side cover" found my answer.

atranho · 02-01-2019, 08:07 PM

I have a small seep from here too. Shop said it was about an 8 hour job..

Tewie · 02-02-2019, 11:07 PM

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I have a small seep from here too. Shop said it was about an 8 hour job..

If you manage without lowering the rear trans mount it seems like a quick and easy job. Will report back after I knock this one out one of these weekends.

GORDON.M3 · 02-03-2019, 07:15 PM

You can do it without dropping the transmission, just use a very flat low profile torx tool to remove the screws, but the only problem is you won't be able to fit a torque wrench in that area to properly torque it.

amrazM · 02-21-2019, 02:44 AM

Stubby torx sockets on a 1/4” drive shallow gearwrench ratchet.

GORDON.M3 · 02-24-2019, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by amrazM

Stubby torx sockets on a 1/4” drive shallow gearwrench ratchet.

exactly what my mech did, except we weren't able to torque it properly so it started to leak again...

going to re-do it and probably pick up a slonik sidecover as the Loctite used with that kinda cover doesn't need to be properly torque'd and only hand tightend.

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