Bleeding oil?

[Lil bastard]

The lower pan seal is a very simple repair - drain oil, remove the 13 bolts holding the pan on, clean the mating surfaces on the pan and the block, re-seal with silicone, replace pan and re-fill with oil - It doesn't use a gasket at all, just a silicone bead, which is why it's prone to 'bleeding'.

The chain tensioner and valve bolts again is a pretty easy fix, but more difficult due to access.

You can have 100 Inspections done... but it all boils down to one thing - believing what someone else tells you, especially if you can't/don't inspect it yourself and know what you're seeing when you're looking at it.

If the mechanic is confident, and you're confident in him... and the car otherwise looks to have been well-maintained and in good condition, then you have to trust your gut.

Every used car involves some risk. A PPI minimizes that risk, but won't eliminate it altogether.

If everything 'feels' right and the car is priced competitively, then go with your intuition. good luck!

[rick3000]

Since it isn't RMS, it may not be a huge deal. But because your talking about an oil leak, which is always bad, you might consider a second opinion. Just as a precaution.
If it feels right and it isn't RMS then go for it.

[funkdefino]

Thanks everyone for the advice and patience with my limited mechanical knowledge. Your help really gueded me through my difficult experience today. So glad that this board exists and is so responsive.

I ultimately had the car looked at by two separate mechanics (from the same location though). One I got to before he could be spoken with about the situation. He stepped me through the whole process as he worked and made me feel very at ease. I even got some time with the Porsche Diagnostic Computer.

I am going through with the purchase as I feel I have found a perfect match for me. There are no guarantees in life, but I definitely went the distance in my quest for mechanical nirvana.

Spent the few hundred for the oil leaks. I was told repeatedly that this could wait til I got home, but I figured... why wait?

I really can't complain.

2000 Boxster S
Silver/Black
Full Leather (in A+ condition)
Litronics
Navigation (Original Porsche)
New Top
Not one ding
Meticulously services
70k miles
$15,900

I just need new tires (at the moment)

I'll keep you posted. Sooo happy right now!!!

First P-Car... First love affair with a car.

...and my girlfriend lovers her too!

AGAIN. THANKS! WooooHoooooooo!

[rick3000]

Congratulations!
I am glad to hear it worked out. Post some pictures some we can see what she looks like.

[Lil bastard]

Great!! My intuition tells me you made a good choice....many happy miles to you!