Worried About RMS

[NIOstyle]

For those that have had the RMS problem, at around what mileage did you see this occurring? THX!

[MNBoxster]

Originally Posted by NIOstyle

For those that have had the RMS problem, at around what mileage did you see this occurring? THX!

Hi,

Most, though certainly not all, RMS problems seem to occur under 25k mi. Of course, all Crank Seals are sacrificial parts and eventually will wear out on any Car. The issue with the Boxster is the premature failure of these parts...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

[NIOstyle]

Originally Posted by MNBoxster

Hi,

Most, though certainly not all, RMS problems seem to occur under 25k mi. Of course, all Crank Seals are sacrificial parts and eventually will wear out on any Car. The issue with the Boxster is the premature failure of these parts...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

Thanks Jim! Is there a picture somewhere that would reference where the leak would occur? I had just found a leak on the garage floor the other day and wanted to start my investigation.

[MNBoxster]

Originally Posted by NIOstyle

Thanks Jim! Is there a picture somewhere that would reference where the leak would occur? I had just found a leak on the garage floor the other day and wanted to start my investigation.

Hi,

Classic symptoms of RMS leak is Oil present at the engine centerline where it mates with the transmission. A leak to the side is another issue such as HeadGasket, etc. Hope this helps...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

[RandallNeighbour]

Originally Posted by MNBoxster

Hi,

Classic symptoms of RMS leak is Oil present at the engine centerline where it mates with the transmission. A leak to the side is another issue such as HeadGasket, etc. Hope this helps...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

A side of engine oil leak could also eminate from a leaking cam cover gasket, which is common and I have a tiny drip on my driver's side that seems to come and go (it's probably there all the time, but I don't notice it or it burns off before it drips on my garage floor).

I also had a drip that appeared after oil changes for a week or so and I discovered it was a cracked oil filler tube. $125 later, it was fixed. No big deal.