Would You Be Concerned If . . .

[luckyed7711]

Originally Posted by Geof3

Cam cover oil leak is not always what it seems. Probably a plug tube, very common and much easier to deal with. As mentioned, I’d consider the WP/coolant but I would monitor for leaks before simply replacing. As far as the other items, replace as necessary. If you buy the car, get the cam cover situation nailed down, do plugs and tubes anyway and drive it till the rubber falls off.

Note: For model year 2003 and newer, the plastic spark plug tubes were replaced with the metal tubes that only get serviced during engine disassembly.
From the 2003 Boxster Service Information Book - under engine changes:
"The oil protection tubes are now a component part of the valve lifter housing and sealed to the cylinder head cover with formed oil seal rings." (from Pedro's site)

[BoxMann]

Originally Posted by luckyed7711

Note: For model year 2003 and newer, the plastic spark plug tubes were replaced with the metal tubes that only get serviced during engine disassembly.
From the 2003 Boxster Service Information Book - under engine changes:
"The oil protection tubes are now a component part of the valve lifter housing and sealed to the cylinder head cover with formed oil seal rings." (from Pedro's site)

So, in terms of the reported "cam cover oil leak" on the 2017 PPI, how does that affect things for me? I realize that the new tubes can't be easily replaced on an '03, but does this make it any more or less likely that it's the tubes rather than the cam cover?