Oil Smell and Smoke

[Adam]

Dang, 2001 with only 6k miles. Maybe a seal or two dried up?

[Lux]

Yup. Sounds like a valve cover leak. Oil dropping on the exhaust manifold and burning.


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[Brucelee]

Cam cover!

[rconde]

Thanks all.

Sounds like cam cover or valve cover leak is probably it. I'm new to Boxsters. Can I get to those myself? If so, where/how? I guess worst case is have it looked at during my next oil change.

[Brucelee]

I believe you need to pull the engine on this but I am not sure. I had the cam covers done under warranty on an S a ways back so I am not sure how much this costs if you are paying out of pocket.

A call to the dealer should clarify.

[rconde]

I bought this used. What is the duration of the factory warranty, and if it's within the duration does it apply to a secondary owner?

[Brucelee]

4 yrs from the original registration date or 50,000 Miles.

Yes, the warranty passes on to success owners.