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Old 07-22-2020, 02:57 PM   #1
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What is the general consensus on replacing the RMS that shows some sign of leaking, but does not leave any oil on the ground and seems to hold oil without loosing any? Just signs in the underside of some oil. Do people let it be until it shows signs of a more major leak or do you break everything down and do the RMS, IMSB and clutch right then and there?
Oil on the bottom of the engine doesn't necessarily mean RMS. Did I understand your suspicion correctly?
JFP is right on the money that if it's the RMS, your clutch is not long for this world..... and yes, when it's open do all three (well, I could have a long conversation about the do's or don'ts of the IMSB.... but we'll leave that alone for a moment, haha)

But I would not jump to that extreme simply because I found oil on the bottom of the motor.
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Old 07-23-2020, 12:42 PM   #2
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Oil on the bottom of the engine doesn't necessarily mean RMS. Did I understand your suspicion correctly?
JFP is right on the money that if it's the RMS, your clutch is not long for this world..... and yes, when it's open do all three (well, I could have a long conversation about the do's or don'ts of the IMSB.... but we'll leave that alone for a moment, haha)

But I would not jump to that extreme simply because I found oil on the bottom of the motor.
Yes, that is correct. Previous research led me to the conclusion that this could be due to RMS. I'm getting ready to do a first oil change since taking ownership and plan to give things a good clean so that I can better keep track of things moving forward
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