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KevinH1990 · 11-11-2007, 06:16 PM

I haven't had a problem with the RMS, but the oil filler tube on my car developed a hole, and I had some oil in the same area. If you recently changed your oil, that could be the culprit.

As the other posters said, have it checked out by someone with Porsche experience. The oil filler tube is a fairly inexpensive repair for a Porsche (I think I paid around $200) and the RMS (Rear Main Seal) isn't that bad when compared to the cost of a new engine.

Good luck and be sure to tell us what happens. Someone will be searching on the same topic in the future and your experience will add to their knowledge.

11-11-2007, 06:16 PM	#6
KevinH1990 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,659	I haven't had a problem with the RMS, but the oil filler tube on my car developed a hole, and I had some oil in the same area. If you recently changed your oil, that could be the culprit. As the other posters said, have it checked out by someone with Porsche experience. The oil filler tube is a fairly inexpensive repair for a Porsche (I think I paid around $200) and the RMS (Rear Main Seal) isn't that bad when compared to the cost of a new engine. Good luck and be sure to tell us what happens. Someone will be searching on the same topic in the future and your experience will add to their knowledge. __________________ 2000 Arctic Silver/Black, Hard Top, On Board Computer PNP Rear Speakers, HAES 6-Channel Amp, Avic Z140BH, Painted Bumperettes, 2004 (OEM) Top, Homelink integrated in dash with Targa switch, 997 Shifter, Carrera Gauge Cluster with silver gauge faces, heated 12-way driver & 8-way passenger seats, Litronics, silver console