Oil Leak - Pulling Trans to change RMS, IMS, Clutch, etc

[drbodzin]

Hi san rensho,

The after pictures you are referring too are "just" the cleanup of the engine case. I still have not replaced the IMS yet. But I thought the same thing about where the leak was coming from.

There wasn't any metal in the oil. I plan on removing the RMS and IMS tonight or tomorrow. I will post pics once I do.

However, there is a ton of oil in the bell housing of the transmission. So I am also thinking it could also be from the transmission Mail Seal, as it is much oilier than the engine was.

[drbodzin]

Here is the RMS install I did today.



Here is the install tool with the new RMS on it.

[drbodzin]

Here is the IMSB Install I did today. Of course I had locked the exhaust camshaft on the passenger side with the cam lock tool with the crank at top-dead-center first.

This is the old IMSB Cover removed.



Once I got the cover removed, I inspected the old IMS. It looked as good as new. There was no play in the shaft. It seemed to be just fine so I started to think I would just leave it. If I had not already purchased the new bearing, I would have just left it in. But since I already had the new ceramic bearing, I decided to proceed.







The bearing came out easier than I thought.





Here is the new IMS bearing with the install tool attached. Was in the freezer for a few days.



The new bearing went in perfect. Again, was easier to do than I thought.



And the new cover plate installed.

[ccjazz]

I just love watching these DIY's. You are obviously very particular and it shows!

Great work, beautiful Boxster you have there....worth every minute of your efforts.

So, do you plan to investigate the tranny seal further?

[drbodzin]

Originally Posted by ccjazz

I just love watching these DIY's. You are obviously very particular and it shows!

Great work, beautiful Boxster you have there....worth every minute of your efforts.

So, do you plan to investigate the tranny seal further?

The main seal housed in the throw out bear guide tube looked to be ok. Its being replaced along with the guide tube.

Anyone know the torque settings for the three screws that hold the guide tube?