Oil Smell and Smoke - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

rconde · 04-08-2005, 06:47 AM

Thanks all.

Sounds like cam cover or valve cover leak is probably it. I'm new to Boxsters. Can I get to those myself? If so, where/how? I guess worst case is have it looked at during my next oil change.

Brucelee · 04-08-2005, 07:56 AM

I believe you need to pull the engine on this but I am not sure. I had the cam covers done under warranty on an S a ways back so I am not sure how much this costs if you are paying out of pocket.

A call to the dealer should clarify.

rconde · 04-08-2005, 10:04 AM

I bought this used. What is the duration of the factory warranty, and if it's within the duration does it apply to a secondary owner?

Brucelee · 04-08-2005, 01:31 PM

4 yrs from the original registration date or 50,000 Miles.

Yes, the warranty passes on to success owners.

bigislandboxster · 04-13-2006, 07:22 PM

A little late on this one, but I am getting my cam cover leak taken care of right now, tomorrow I'll get the car back. Never noticed any loss of oil, but occasionally a little burn smell. My outside warranty is covering everything, so I'm glad I got it after all...and I still have 2 years left on it! I'll see what the charge is on it tho tomorrow.....I believe its at least a 4 hour job if not longer...

Brucelee · 04-13-2006, 07:42 PM

That's good news.

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Originally Posted by bigislandboxster

A little late on this one, but I am getting my cam cover leak taken care of right now, tomorrow I'll get the car back. Never noticed any loss of oil, but occasionally a little burn smell. My outside warranty is covering everything, so I'm glad I got it after all...and I still have 2 years left on it! I'll see what the charge is on it tho tomorrow.....I believe its at least a 4 hour job if not longer...

bigislandboxster · 04-13-2006, 07:57 PM

Yes Bruce it is

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