Was My Boxster S Married In India?

[Homeboy981]

Thanks @BYprodriver,

We determined, from a previous post here, that the BLUE DOT was indeed what you said, Porsche re-manned the engine BEFORE it left the factory.
Here is a shot of the BLUE DOT:


The question is, was it because of the RED DOT?

Here is a pic of the RED DOT:


Here is a pic of the RMS/IMS:


I am getting a bunch of oil leaking into my tranny housing, it does look like the RMS is a little "weepy" and could it be the culprit? Here is a shot of all the oil in the tranny housing:


Here is also a shot of the "-5" on the side of the tranny:


Love my car but now I am questioning my commitment to it. A little information may help! I am a little freaked out about the RED DOT!

[BYprodriver]

Don't know about red dots. You have a red dot in the front engine pic too on 1 of the bolts for the power steering pulley. Might just be "dab's" to show bolts have been torqued. If your RMS is NOT a 997 part# then the oil leak is not unusual. Just clean the whole area very well & properly install the new design 997 RMS & you should be fine.

[Homeboy981]

BYprodriver,
Whew! Some relief there just hearing that. [sigh]

I can see what you mean by the red dot on the PS Pulley. However, there are no bolts to torque on the camshaft itself….so what gives?

"Your Boxster is just a higher caste than all the others."
@Porsche Chick - I wish I could believe that! I want to believe it. Aw, heck, lie to me I love it! Maybe it is a red car at heart?

I was feeling better for a minute, thanks for trying!

{gulp some liquid courage} Now I can proceed!

[shadrach74]

Originally Posted by Homeboy981

BYprodriver,
Whew! Some relief there just hearing that. [sigh]

I can see what you mean by the red dot on the PS Pulley. However, there are no bolts to torque on the camshaft itself….so what gives?

"Your Boxster is just a higher caste than all the others."
@Porsche Chick - I wish I could believe that! I want to believe it. Aw, heck, lie to me I love it! Maybe it is a red car at heart?

I was feeling better for a minute, thanks for trying!

{gulp some liquid courage} Now I can proceed!

It could be an "orientation" mark from the assembly process. Torque paint, AKA "mechanic's lacquer" is typically painted onto the fastener and surrounding area or threads if they're exposed; that way is the fastener moves the lacquer crumbles.