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I have a '13 Breakout and I had a BDL 2" belt drive put on. As soon as I got it home after the install, I noticed that there was a very small oil leak right under the crank area and figured it was the crank seal. I had it replaced and put in backwards to keep the oil in the motor....and it still leaks. Its only a very small drop of oil, about the size of a dime, but it shouldn't be leaking at all. Anyone have any suggestions or is it something that I should not worry about? Thanks
 
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