You guys are scaring the crap out of me.
I have a few questions if you don't mind, and I'll tell you my story.
Bought my '01 S from a speciality car dealer. It was a lease return apparently. Had around 20K miles.
I did what I thought was research on the model, read about the RMS Leak, but didn't and still don't fully understand the ramifications of that. Certainly not complete engine failure.
Dealer said (HA, I know) Boxsters are reliable, etc. you probably don't want an extended warranty.
Test drove the car, got it heated up, etc. There were no oil leaks either after it was hot or before, parked on the epoxied showroom floor.
The car has been wonderful and trouble free, but lately, I guess 5 months after I've bought it, I see a few drops of oil on the floor...I'm assuming RMS. Center of car...I'll check it out when I have time.
Questions:
1. How does a leaking seal cause complete engine failure, where the end result is the purchase of a 10k engine?
I can understand how a catastrophic failure of the seal, and the engine running, could ruin it, but how else?
I can also understand clutch problems w/ oil everywhere.
2. Should the RMS be replaced as a matter of course with a clutch replacement? Or only in case of a leak?
3. Is there some sort of web site with complete info regarding the RMS issue, or is it just like this...a bunch of people discussing a problem to the best of their knowledge.
I'd like to see a comprehensive discussion of the problem, all the ramifications of the problem, stories of the complete engine failures (Haven't seen much on those, online, firsthand at least), etc. on a website.
Thanks in advance for any help or enlightment.
James
'01 Boxster S
Orient Red
18's
And I still love it...so far.
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