Rms Slight Leak

[tonycarreon]

Originally Posted by springer123

Hello. I'm going through the same issue with my 1999 Boxster. I notice 3-4 drops of oil on the garage floor everytime I take it out for a spin. I'm going to have to take it to the dealer and have it checked out. I hope it's the RMS leaking but I guess it could also be the IMS support cover O ring, or both?

if i might suggest, if you're worried about the ims, take it to an indy shop that can do the ims since it's pretty much the same work to get to it. rather than paying the labor to do the rms and then labor to do the ims again. that's what i would do anyway...

[springer123]

I know since the tranny is already out to replace the RMS you should probably replace the clutch and replace the IMS with the LN kit, however the Porsche dealers within driving distance won't do it. (southern Delaware) They will only replace the RMS, clutch, and IMS seal. I can't find and Indy shop nearby that will do it.

[clickman]

Originally Posted by springer123

I know since the tranny is already out to replace the RMS you should probably replace the clutch and replace the IMS with the LN kit, however the Porsche dealers within driving distance won't do it. (southern Delaware) They will only replace the RMS, clutch, and IMS seal. I can't find and Indy shop nearby that will do it.

The Porsche dealer likely doesn't want to recognize that a method exists of replacing the IMS bearing without having to tear down the engine. Even if they do, they won't use the LN bearing over Porsche's.

You might want to consider putting it on a truck and sending it to Jake.

[Lil bastard]

I'm confused why you're doing the IMS upgrade on a '99 to begin with.

The early cars (thru '99) don't have catastrophic IMS failure.

Cheers!

[springer123]

I'm not going to do the IMS upgrade. I just thought it was a good idea since they already have the tranny out. I'm only doing the RMS/IMS gasket replacement.

[clickman]

Originally Posted by Lil bastard

I'm confused why you're doing the IMS upgrade on a '99 to begin with.

The early cars (thru '99) don't have catastrophic IMS failure.

Apparently the 97-99's are not immune:

http://986forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18280

[stateofidleness]

I noticed today that I had a drop of oil on the mating area between engine and trans today while changing the oil. I have a '00 non-S Tip. I see all the talk about "while you're in there, do the IMS", but I've never seen anyone post what that actually ends up costing.

what does having the RMS cost to get repaired (it's just a gasket right?) and what's it cost to have the "IMS done" (not really sure what "gets done" on this one)

thanks fellas.

[clickman]

Holy cow, State, you need to spend a little more time on the forum!!

Check out Post 7 in this thread.

The RMS is the rear main seal, which is easily pulled out and a new one pushed in with the proper depth-setting tool.

The IMS refers to the bearing under the Intermediate Shaft Seal. With the proper procedure and tools, the old bearing is popped out and a new one pushed in.

Both with the tranny out, of course.

[laphan]

Originally Posted by stateofidleness

I noticed today that I had a drop of oil on the mating area between engine and trans today while changing the oil. I have a '00 non-S Tip. I see all the talk about "while you're in there, do the IMS", but I've never seen anyone post what that actually ends up costing.

what does having the RMS cost to get repaired (it's just a gasket right?) and what's it cost to have the "IMS done" (not really sure what "gets done" on this one)

thanks fellas.

My mechanic charged me 10 hrs of labor (manual car, couple hours more for tip) for IMS, RMS, clutch and trans input seal. He said for RMS and clutch, he charge 8 hrs of labor.
parts cost breakdown:
RMS cost around $20
IMS $519 (single row bearing)
clutch $684
trans input seal $12.50

[springer123]

Originally Posted by stateofidleness

I noticed today that I had a drop of oil on the mating area between engine and trans today while changing the oil. I have a '00 non-S Tip. I see all the talk about "while you're in there, do the IMS", but I've never seen anyone post what that actually ends up costing.

what does having the RMS cost to get repaired (it's just a gasket right?) and what's it cost to have the "IMS done" (not really sure what "gets done" on this one)

thanks fellas.

I can tell you what the dealer is charging me. $3650 to replace the RMS, clutch, IMS flange/oring and oil separator. They won't do the IMS bearing, they said they would check it though? I still waiting to hear what they found out. I wouldn't recommend taking it to a dealer. Find an independent shop that will do the IMS bearing while in there. It will probably cost you the same or less than what I'm going to end up paying.