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Steve Tinker · 03-15-2010, 05:46 PM

The Boxster M96 engine is usually very smooth all the way up to redline - you definately have a problem. It could be anything from a coil pack failure @ high revs, an engine mount failing or an IMS bearing.

1) Read the fault codes before you do anything else....othrewise you are just guessing.
2) Get the car up on jackstand and determine where the oil is coming from - if its from the bottom of the bellhousing its either a RMS (rear main seal) or IMS (intermediate shaft) seal or bearing.

Let us know what the fault code(s) are, someone here will be able to point you in the right direction......

03-15-2010, 05:46 PM	#4
Steve Tinker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 1,522	The Boxster M96 engine is usually very smooth all the way up to redline - you definately have a problem. It could be anything from a coil pack failure @ high revs, an engine mount failing or an IMS bearing. 1) Read the fault codes before you do anything else....othrewise you are just guessing. 2) Get the car up on jackstand and determine where the oil is coming from - if its from the bottom of the bellhousing its either a RMS (rear main seal) or IMS (intermediate shaft) seal or bearing. Let us know what the fault code(s) are, someone here will be able to point you in the right direction...... __________________ 2001 Boxster S (triple black). Sleeping easier with LN Engineering/Flat 6 IMS upgrade, low temp thermostat & underspeed pulley. 2001 MV Agusta F4.