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mikefocke · 08-09-2011, 04:44 AM

No to stop leak.

The leak could be from the Rear Main Seal in which case it is just a leak. Some have had good luck with just using a 10W40 oil. Porsche has a new improved RMS available for when you do the clutch at your convenience.

The leak could be from the IMS in which case you are well into IMS failure. Pull your oil filter and spread out the filter material and look for metallic pieces that you can pick up with a magnet. If you find any, have the car towed to a good Porsche mechanic who has done an LN IMS replacement before. If not, assume it is the RMS.

And it could be from lots of other things...get into the wheel wells with a flashlight or under the car and see if you can spot where it is coming from.

08-09-2011, 04:44 AM	#3
mikefocke Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sanford NC Posts: 2,537	No, maybe and maybe No to stop leak. The leak could be from the Rear Main Seal in which case it is just a leak. Some have had good luck with just using a 10W40 oil. Porsche has a new improved RMS available for when you do the clutch at your convenience. The leak could be from the IMS in which case you are well into IMS failure. Pull your oil filter and spread out the filter material and look for metallic pieces that you can pick up with a magnet. If you find any, have the car towed to a good Porsche mechanic who has done an LN IMS replacement before. If not, assume it is the RMS. And it could be from lots of other things...get into the wheel wells with a flashlight or under the car and see if you can spot where it is coming from.