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thstone · 03-25-2014, 04:46 PM

Make 100% SURE that it is the head gasket that is leaking before you do anything.

My Boxster was diagnosed by an indy and a dealer as having leaking cam covers. Turns out it was simply the spark plug tubes.

My 996 was diagnosed by indy as having leaking cam covers. Turns out they were correct and it cost $1100 to remove and reseal.

03-25-2014, 04:46 PM	#10
thstone Certified Boxster Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 7,669	Make 100% SURE that it is the head gasket that is leaking before you do anything. My Boxster was diagnosed by an indy and a dealer as having leaking cam covers. Turns out it was simply the spark plug tubes. My 996 was diagnosed by indy as having leaking cam covers. Turns out they were correct and it cost $1100 to remove and reseal. __________________ 1999 996 C2 - sold - bought back - sold for more 1997 Spec Boxster BSR #254 1979 911 SC POC Licensed DE/TT Instructor