Rms Slight Leak

[clickman]

Originally Posted by iluvboxsters

I noticed this on my car to, just a few drops once every few months though, not an often occurence. Should this be something to worry about? I'm taking my car in to get the brakes changed along with the temp control and convertibel top maybe I'll ask them to take a look.

The only way to find out is to drop the tranny. So you might as well get the clutch done at the same time you're doing the IMS and RMS. Budget $3-4000 (this is Canada, after all).

PS, if by temperature control you're talking about the whole HVAC controller box in your console, the part alone is around $600 IIRC, from my local stealer. Prob much less from Suncoast, and a real easy DIY replacement. But you'd want to confirm that's the problem first, of course.

[iluvboxsters]

Thanks Norm, I've found the Temp control unit on ebay for about 200, but definitely want to make sure that's the problem. My current clutch has been going strong for 7 years, I don't race it, don't abuse it and only very rarely rev it up. Still works great, I don't anticipate needing to change the clutch anytime soon.

[clickman]

My point is that, if you want to deal with the oil drip issue, you have to drop the tranny. If you're there anyways, it'll likely be worthwhile doing the clutch at the same time.

[Frank M]

Originally Posted by iluvboxsters

My current clutch has been going strong for 7 years, I don't race it, don't abuse it and only very rarely rev it up. Still works great, I don't anticipate needing to change the clutch anytime soon.

You can always just replace the disk. They are a wear item.
And the labor is FREE!!

[clickman]

Originally Posted by iluvboxsters

My current clutch has been going strong for 7 years, I don't race it, don't abuse it and only very rarely rev it up.

You'll find a number of people that say that taking it easy on these engines is the worst thing you can do (e.g. poorer oil circulation). Your choice at the end of the day, but I say if you've got it, why not use it?

[iluvboxsters]

Fair enough, I'm going to go rip it down the streets right now

[clickman]

Originally Posted by iluvboxsters

Fair enough, I'm going to go rip it down the streets right now

By the way, I'm not advocating breaking laws in any way. But if you have a choice of 2000 rpm or 5000 rpm, I know which I'd choose.