2003 S Spark Plug O-Rings

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by SteelStroke

Not sure if the title is spot on but here is the issue:

Oil leak/Smell has gotten worse over the past month.

Going to torque down the valve cover bolts this weekend to see if that is it. Also De-grease the engine shield.

I have read that in the 03 S that it does not have the plastic spark plug tubes as earlier models and that the O ring/spark plug tube seals are now integrated into the valve cover or cylinder heads. True or false?

What parts are needed to fix if so? Searched here and Pelican but could not find anything that was conclusive.

TIA

2003 and new Boxsters do not have removable plug tubes, they metal and cast into the cam covers.

[SteelStroke]

Originally Posted by JFP in PA

2003 and new Boxsters do not have removable plug tubes, they metal and cast into the cam covers.

So no fix for that? Or could it just be the valve cover gasket (I know it has no real gasket just sealant)

Just askin..Thanks JFP

[Gilles]

Originally Posted by JFP in PA

2003 and new Boxsters do not have removable plug tubes, they metal and cast into the cam covers.

Yes, you have three green seals that sit between the head and the inside of the cam cover:


Also, as a precaution I decided to replace the o-rings on both cam actuators and used the sealant sold by Pelican for the cam cover, and so far (after +/- 1,000K) have not got any more leaks :-)

However, I lowered the engine a few inches for the cam cover to clear the frame.

I can search the P/N's for the seals I replaced if you need them.

Good luck!

PS: the two other holes on the left side are where the variocam actuators go

[Gilles]

BTW, here are the part numbers for the seals that I used for the cylinder bank 1-3

* P/N 996-105-244-03 lid actuator, Qty. (2)
* P/N 999-707-479-40 o-ring actuator, Qty. (1)
* P/N 999-707-479-40 o-ring actuator, Qty. (1)
* P/N 996-105-903-05 o-ring cam actuator, Qty. (1)
* P/N 996-104-045-00 cam cover inner seals (green), Qty (3)
* P/N 000-043-204-35 sealant for cam cover, Qty. (1 tube)

Please note that these seals were for an '07 3.4 CS but should be easy to cross reference to the other engines (3.2, 2.7..)

[SteelStroke]

Well, turns out it was the internal green seals on the cam cover. 3 total leaking.

Local indy shop is getting her back into shape.

[JOC IN IL]

Originally Posted by SteelStroke

Well, turns out it was the internal green seals on the cam cover. 3 total leaking.

Local indy shop is getting her back into shape.

how much that costed you so I have an idea cost associated if mine ever need this?

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by Gilles

Yes, you have three green seals that sit between the head and the inside of the cam cover:

Correct, but we see very few people that want to do their own due to having to remove the cam cover and not having the tools to do it with.

These also very rarely leak, unlike the removable plastic tubes.