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Old 07-23-2007, 07:10 AM   #1
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dj, my oil filler tube was cracked at the bottom and my oil separator was fine. So they both don't aways crap out at the same time.

The oil filler tube is "lightweight high performance Porsche plastic" and has an accordian type of bendable area on it (like a bendable straw) that cracks over time.

Alas, this is the problem with newer Porsches. Lots of plastic parts that don't stand up to heat and years of use like the older, heavier metal ones used in the classic Porsches.
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Old 07-23-2007, 07:23 AM   #2
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yeah thats why i said most likely, not that it will be bad.

hopefully its just the tube
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Old 07-24-2007, 03:53 AM   #3
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My tube wasn't loose so I think I might replace it. Maybe it's cracked.
To replace the tube is it just a mater of wiggling it loose, any clamps or screws that needs to be loosen?
Does anyone have a part number for this oil filler tube?
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