Yes some clips and snaprings in certain applications have a definite proper side outward.
I am glad to hear the machine is fixed and on the road again.
As a person that has been in similar situations as the BRP Tech, it is understandable he was probably instructed not to disclose the information until reviewed by management. Sorry folks it does happen in many industries. Technicians accomplish the task, management decides how to handle the situation. There is no fault in this. As for the curtain, sometimes the onlookers can be more creative than some of these posts.
I was asked to accomplish a crash investigation as a subcontractor for the FAA. It was done in a closed hangar, with results noted by the FAA. I accomplished the hands on to sort out what happened to the landing gear. There were many upset people because I could not talk about it until after the FAA released their findings. This is one example, but it does happen.
I have followed SAPD911 and his oil leak and now this, but remain confused about the work accomplishment. He had the oil leak. It seemed his dealer accomplishing the work took a while and frustrated him to resolve the leak. This situation of the trans came about.
So am I to understand he bought the vehicle from one dealer. Had the oil leak repaired by a second dealer. Then the trans issue was accomplished at another dealer by BRP?
Glad it is repaired.
PK