Sudden oil leak today with smell of coolant - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

kk2002s · 04-30-2018, 05:25 AM

I do believe the transmission mounts contain fluid but that would be back behind the motor by the trans-axle.
Oil on the drivers sides, isn't the oil pump on the left/driver's side?
Check the tightness of the oil cooler bolts(4). The 'O' rings seal by tightening cooler to top of engine via those (4) bolts.
Spark plug tubes, only oil?

Check coolant level to see if your losing.
I did see some coolant on drivers side when my tank went bad. Coolant in trunk found it's way some how to the drivers side so I would get some drips on that side

M3Stang · 04-30-2018, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by kk2002s

I do believe the transmission mounts contain fluid but that would be back behind the motor by the trans-axle.
Oil on the drivers sides, isn't the oil pump on the left/driver's side?
Check the tightness of the oil cooler bolts(4). The 'O' rings seal by tightening cooler to top of engine via those (4) bolts.
Spark plug tubes, only oil?

Check coolant level to see if your losing.
I did see some coolant on drivers side when my tank went bad. Coolant in trunk found it's way some how to the drivers side so I would get some drips on that side

It is by the transaxle. I can visibly see the fluid coming out of the mount. The round donut thing covered in metal connected with that triangle bracket. Oil cooler and motor everything is bone dry. We did re grease the CV and close it up with a zip tie last night while changing the serpentine belt. It looks like the mount can probably make it another little while. Can’t seem to source one today let alone have to time to mess with that today between work.

Paul · 04-30-2018, 12:48 PM

Stock transmission mounts have orange fluid in them.

M3Stang · 04-30-2018, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul

Stock transmission mounts have orange fluid in them.

It is orange was able to source a rein one locally today. Currently reinstalling it.

Paul · 04-30-2018, 05:16 PM

Excessive heat is one cause of their demise.

M3Stang · 04-30-2018, 06:17 PM

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Excessive heat is one cause of their demise.

I can see how That’s possible. Got a cat right up on them. Just finished installing it. Hopefully it’s all good for the trip tomorrow. The other one was leaking pretty bad orange coolant smelling fluid.