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Gilles · 09-05-2012, 05:19 PM

Hi Sasha,

A couple of months ago I discovered an oil leak between the head and the block, that looked like the part of the head gasket that covers the cam chains was failing, also I noticed as well a light seeping from the main seal...

Upon closer inspection, later I noticed that the top of the engine was also covered with oil around the AOS...

I went ahead, replaced the AOS, cleaned the top and bottom of the engine and about 2,000 miles later I can assure that the leak was from the AOS, not the gasket or the main rear seal, it was a big relief...!

BTW, I paid for the new AOS less than $100 (delivered) from Rector Porsche

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09-05-2012, 05:19 PM	#8
Gilles Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 1,849	Can AOS leak oil? oh Yes...! Hi Sasha, A couple of months ago I discovered an oil leak between the head and the block, that looked like the part of the head gasket that covers the cam chains was failing, also I noticed as well a light seeping from the main seal... Upon closer inspection, later I noticed that the top of the engine was also covered with oil around the AOS... I went ahead, replaced the AOS, cleaned the top and bottom of the engine and about 2,000 miles later I can assure that the leak was from the AOS, not the gasket or the main rear seal, it was a big relief...! BTW, I paid for the new AOS less than $100 (delivered) from Rector Porsche .