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jb92563 · 05-02-2013, 06:14 AM

Those German engine mechanics could not hold a gasket aligned and in place while bolting the covers. it kept falling off, so being brilliant as they are they used a sealant gasket instead.

{Joking ... cause honestly I dont know}

That oil on top must get hot and smell bad, I would also suspect the cover seal as you do, but isn't the AOS Oil seperator plumbing near that area as well? I would suspect that as well as I have read that sometimes the connections don't seal well and it could leak.

05-02-2013, 06:14 AM	#2
jb92563 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 1,666	Those German engine mechanics could not hold a gasket aligned and in place while bolting the covers. it kept falling off, so being brilliant as they are they used a sealant gasket instead. {Joking ... cause honestly I dont know} That oil on top must get hot and smell bad, I would also suspect the cover seal as you do, but isn't the AOS Oil seperator plumbing near that area as well? I would suspect that as well as I have read that sometimes the connections don't seal well and it could leak. __________________ "It broke because it wants to be Upgraded " 2012 Porsche Performance Driving School - SanDiego region 2001 Boxster S, Top Speed muffler, (Fred's) Mini Morimotto Projectors, Tarret UDP, Short Shifter, Touch Screen Dual Din Radio, 03 4 Bow glass Top (DD & Auto-X since May 17,2012)