Bravo Frank, Any WBX engine repair that is this complicated, deserves to be performed OUT OF THE VEHICLE and mounted on a rotational engine stand. This is the only way to view critical assembly, sealing and contamination issues. High risk repairs like this one, when sadly performed in the vehicle, seems to set the stage for the often lamented WBX subsequent reassembly problems & repeat sealing failures. Usually when new problems arise from a poorly performed major repair, only the WBX reputation takes the hit as "difficult to repair" & a motor prone to "multiple repeat repairs". More correctly, the lack of the professional WBX repair procedures and special tools coupled with questionable repair "shortcuts", result in the typical "crucifixion" of the otherwise highly reliable (2.1L) WBX engine. Regards, John
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