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thstone · 07-05-2017, 09:41 AM

I couldn't agree with JFP more. Here is my oil leak story...

Small drip from under the engine.

Take car to Shop #1. They say, RMS ($$$$). I say I'll live with it.

Car is at Shop #2 for other work. I ask them to diagnose (as long as its there). They say cam covers ($$$$). I say I'll live with it.

Eventually, I decide to track it down myself. I clean all of the oil off the engine and drive it for a week. Then re-inspect and find the oil coming from around two of the spark plugs. I replace all of the spark plug tubes and o-rings ($) myself and never saw a drip of oil again.

Take the time to find the actual source.

07-05-2017, 09:41 AM	#6
thstone Certified Boxster Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 7,669	I couldn't agree with JFP more. Here is my oil leak story... Small drip from under the engine. Take car to Shop #1. They say, RMS ($$$$). I say I'll live with it. Car is at Shop #2 for other work. I ask them to diagnose (as long as its there). They say cam covers ($$$$). I say I'll live with it. Eventually, I decide to track it down myself. I clean all of the oil off the engine and drive it for a week. Then re-inspect and find the oil coming from around two of the spark plugs. I replace all of the spark plug tubes and o-rings ($) myself and never saw a drip of oil again. Take the time to find the actual source. __________________ 1999 996 C2 - sold - bought back - sold for more 1997 Spec Boxster BSR #254 1979 911 SC POC Licensed DE/TT Instructor Last edited by thstone; 07-05-2017 at 09:44 AM.