damn oil leak...how bad is this?

[udontknowjack]

Originally Posted by spine911

To defer RMS repair depends on the amount of the oil leak, make sure you check the oil levels regularly and add oil as needed. I managed to drive my 986 for almost 2 years with an active RMS leak.

I noticed you kept on mentioning IMS with this RMS leak, they are two DIFFERENT issues...There are no warning signs for an impending IMS failure/catastrophic engine failure...Jake Raby, as far as i know is the only one who has an IMS part "upgrade" kit available in North America...No one really knows the long term reliability of the IMS "upgrade"....What exactly will this mechanic do for this so called "IMS repair"????

Also, i remember from your previous posts that you have a Tip. FYI, an RMS leak is quite RARE in Tips due to the difference in designs...Bring your car to a reputable mechanic who will repair/diagnose this car properly.

thats exactly what a local shop guy tells me....where else could this oil leak from?

[spine911]

Originally Posted by udontknowjack

thats exactly what a local shop guy tells me....where else could this oil leak from?

From your pics it definitely looks like an RMS leak (oil from center tranny bell housing), RMS leaks in Tips are rare but not impossible.


I am a little skeptical about the "IMS repair" part.

[udontknowjack]

Originally Posted by spine911

From your pics it definitely looks like an RMS leak (oil from center tranny bell housing), RMS leaks in Tips are rare but not impossible.


I am a little skeptical about the "IMS repair" part.

so ims doesnt seem to be needed?

[spine911]

Originally Posted by udontknowjack

so ims doesnt seem to be needed?

I personally wont touch the IMS.

Focus on the RMS leak, also try to look at other possible common sources of leaks (Spark Plug tubes, Cam/Valve cover gasket, AOS)- if all these are dry, it is quite definite to be RMS...Shop around for a shop who will give you a good price.

[Aron in Toronto]

The leak could also be from the IMS bolts. They are located above (or below, can’t recall) the RMS and are usually replaced when the RMS is replaced as a precaution. Porsche has an updated "encapsulated" bolt(s) that supersedes the original bolts. This is not to be confused with the updated IMS bearing from Raby/flat6.