Sadly, my boxster is leaking oil...

[Grizzly]

Mike,

I'm sorry I don't have an answer for you, but I thought you might take comfort in the fact that my car just began leaking also. I discovered it over the weekend. Mine is leaking from the front of the engine, not the rear. Don't know if that's better or worse.

Good luck pal.

[porsche986spyder]

If it's only a few drops, I would just keep an eye on it. It may not get any worst. I went a whole year before replacing mine. But if it's allot more than that, then I would replace it soon. Good luck!

[idheaton]

If you decide to have the RMS fixed, I would definitely suggest finding a good independent shop. That should save you quite a few $'s from what your dealership is quoting you.

[porschedude]

I saw a bottle of RMS Leak Sealer at Parts America Store. I don't know if it works but you may want to try it..it's like $10 or 15....let us know.

[fatmike]

Originally Posted by porschedude

I saw a bottle of RMS Leak Sealer at Parts America Store. I don't know if it works but you may want to try it..it's like $10 or 15....let us know.

Probably not for me...

I'm old fashioned & will probably go with the $3 bag of kitty litter for the garage floor if I don't replace the seal.

[rdancd816]

If, as you describe, you have a "puddle" I would repair the RMS leak. If it is a couple drops every couple days, just monitor your oil level. I have had a RMS leak diagnosis from two years ago and the car does not lose enough oil between changes (7500 miles) to justify a trip to the garage. I have a '97 with about 24,000 on it and even the dealer says let it go. I have not ever had to add oil to the car to maintain a proper level between changes - but I do check the garage floor every day! Good Luck!

[noogoo2]

I bought my 2002S this summer ( June 07 ) and it never had a leak... I started reading the many 986 forums that stressed the RMS issue. This was quite alarming. I think I read too many because within 2 days mine started leaking also. I think I'll stop reading the forums and it should dry up. I'd let you know if this works but I'd have to get back on the forum...thus, well you know...

[spine911]

Originally Posted by rdancd816

If, as you describe, you have a "puddle" I would repair the RMS leak. If it is a couple drops every couple days, just monitor your oil level

I totally agree, A "puddle" of oil is something that you should not be taking chances. If it is a couple of "drops" of oil, it is something that could still wait for a RMS leak.

[YellowJacket]

Originally Posted by Grizzly

Mike,

I'm sorry I don't have an answer for you, but I thought you might take comfort in the fact that my car just began leaking also. I discovered it over the weekend. Mine is leaking from the front of the engine, not the rear. Don't know if that's better or worse.

Good luck pal.

Grizzly,

I have had a leak that's from the front (not RMS) for the last 6 months or so. It's the valve cover gasket, if I remember right. Not a big deal in any other car, but my mechanic says that it would be about $3k in labor to replace it because of the access issues. Worse, he's never done one before. Worst, it started leaking about 2 months after my warranty ran out. He advised to just let it leak (it's about a drop every few days).

So... my point is that for your car and any others, you should HOPE it's the RMS!!

[fatmike]

Timothy -- wow, I inadvertantly stole Urotrash's blueprint! Except I poured some kitty litter on top of it. I had a nice laugh on that thread. It pretty much sums up my state of mind right now...

Bummer on the front seal leak.