10-31-2014, 10:07 AM
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986 puzzle
aiite guys... taking bets ... or guesses  .... what leaves:
- 2 small drops of oil ...
- 1 in front of the other spread about 2 inches apart.
- on the right side of the engine
- in front of the rear wheel, approx where the vent is at
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fyi
RMS & IMS changed 10,000km ago
AOS changed about 5000km ago
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10-31-2014, 10:33 AM
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Oil filler tube is cracked is my first guess. Typical problem.
Second guess is leaking valve cover gasket(s).
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10-31-2014, 10:34 AM
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I'm going to say it depends on the year. First guess is a leaking spark tube cylinder 2.
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2003 Black 986. modified for Advanced level HPDE and open track days.
* 3.6L LN block, 06 heads, Carrillo H rods, IDP with 987 intake, Oil mods, LN IMS. * Spec II Clutch, 3.2L S Spec P-P FW. * D2 shocks, GT3 arms & and links, Spacers front and rear * Weight reduced, No carpet, AC deleted, Remote PS pump, PS pump deleted. Recaro Pole position seats, Brey crouse ext. 5 point harness, NHP sport exhaust
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10-31-2014, 10:36 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour
Oil filler tube is cracked is my first guess. Typical problem.
Second guess is leaking valve cover gasket(s).
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Oil filter is on the left side.
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2003 Black 986. modified for Advanced level HPDE and open track days.
* 3.6L LN block, 06 heads, Carrillo H rods, IDP with 987 intake, Oil mods, LN IMS. * Spec II Clutch, 3.2L S Spec P-P FW. * D2 shocks, GT3 arms & and links, Spacers front and rear * Weight reduced, No carpet, AC deleted, Remote PS pump, PS pump deleted. Recaro Pole position seats, Brey crouse ext. 5 point harness, NHP sport exhaust
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10-31-2014, 10:37 AM
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Sorry.. forgot to mention my car is a 2001 boxster base.
So far.. the guesses are encouraging!! Not too difficult or $$$ to fix.
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10-31-2014, 11:22 AM
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Variocam solenoid cover?
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10-31-2014, 04:33 PM
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Artist, 986S tinkerer
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jsceash
Oil filter is on the left side.
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Um, he said oil filler tube
And it' not expensive but a bit of a pita to replace.
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Last edited by NewArt; 10-31-2014 at 04:40 PM.
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10-31-2014, 05:15 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NewArt
Um, he said oil filler tube
And it' not expensive but a bit of a pita to replace.
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OOPS! don't I feel stupid. 
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2003 Black 986. modified for Advanced level HPDE and open track days.
* 3.6L LN block, 06 heads, Carrillo H rods, IDP with 987 intake, Oil mods, LN IMS. * Spec II Clutch, 3.2L S Spec P-P FW. * D2 shocks, GT3 arms & and links, Spacers front and rear * Weight reduced, No carpet, AC deleted, Remote PS pump, PS pump deleted. Recaro Pole position seats, Brey crouse ext. 5 point harness, NHP sport exhaust
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11-10-2014, 07:21 PM
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follow up on this topic. ... havent had a chance to get it on jacks to check out ... but interesting i noticed that it only drips a small amount of oil after spirited driving. It would seem symptoms converging to the oil filler tube?
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11-11-2014, 06:14 AM
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Autobahn Glanz
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Charlotte, NC
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Most likely cause is oil filler. Such a PITA! I had my transmission out when I replace mine and had neck problems for a month after doing it! Get under the car, shine a flash light all the way up to where it connects, it will be obvious if it is dripping. there is a second place that tube also leaks and that is over the joint on top of the engine, but that tends to puddle where it lands and doesn't make it to the ground so easy.
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11-11-2014, 07:48 AM
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I had the same oil drops in the same place approx. 5-6 years ago. It turned out to be a leaking cam tower cover. The car was still under warranty, so the dealership fixed it. Otherwise, I've read where others have just tightened down the cover bolts.
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11-11-2014, 01:44 PM
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I am my own mechanic....
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jsceash
I'm going to say it depends on the year. First guess is a leaking spark tube cylinder 2.
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This. Plug tube.
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11-12-2014, 07:55 PM
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Autobahn Glanz
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Yes good one, spark plug tubes do like to ooze oil. Bad enough it will drip.
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