Oil Leak - Pulling Trans to change RMS, IMS, Clutch, etc

[HammerESQ]

Great looking project. How long are you budgeting for all of the work? I actually just got done with the same work last weekend.

Overall I did:
* Full 3 piece clutch job
* IMS Bearing, I went with the Pelican kit and will replace again on my next clutch.
* Plugs / Coil packs / Plug tubes
* RMS
* Engine oil change
* Swepco 201 gear oil

I wish I had actually thought of it and replaced the AOS, Coolant Tank, and Oil Tube, I've got 40K on my AOS, and the coolant tank and oil tube are original with 95K on them.

Here are a few pictures: Porsche Transmission Drop - Imgur

Also, if you haven't, change your gear oil now while your transmission is out. It's much easier when you don't have to deal with pumping gear oil in from under the car. I was going to put my transmission on an engine stand, but wound up using a lounge chair that my neighbor was throwing away. It fit perfectly (picture 8).

[woodsman]

wow nice job HAMMERESQ I wish I could do all of that in a weekend!

[drbodzin]

Originally Posted by HammerESQ

Great looking project. How long are you budgeting for all of the work? I actually just got done with the same work last weekend.

Overall I did:
* Full 3 piece clutch job
* IMS Bearing, I went with the Pelican kit and will replace again on my next clutch.
* Plugs / Coil packs / Plug tubes
* RMS
* Engine oil change
* Swepco 201 gear oil

I wish I had actually thought of it and replaced the AOS, Coolant Tank, and Oil Tube, I've got 40K on my AOS, and the coolant tank and oil tube are original with 95K on them.

Here are a few pictures: Porsche Transmission Drop - Imgur

Also, if you haven't, change your gear oil now while your transmission is out. It's much easier when you don't have to deal with pumping gear oil in from under the car. I was going to put my transmission on an engine stand, but wound up using a lounge chair that my neighbor was throwing away. It fit perfectly (picture 8).

Great job! I've been taking my time with the work. Will likely get the transmission back in this weekend. Already had the gear oil changed back in Nov 2012. I inspected the coolant tank and fill tubes and they looked as good as new. I read the coolant tank mainly has failures when its been over-filled and that's never been an issue for me. The AOS, seemed ok too. There's been no symptoms indicating it has been failing. The plugs and such were also done in Nov 2012.

I just ordered the Boxster S Oil Cooler. I will be installing it as well as a center radiator this week as well. Want the best cooling I can get as my next major project is installing the Imagine Auto super charger kit I have.

[Paul]

I've never measured it either but I've never seen one that did not have oil. Your pictures made it look like yours might have been dry.

[AKnowles]

Looking really good. Just curious but are you going to refurbish the supporting members? I figured if I ever removed my engine or transmission that sionce I had to puill all of them anyway I'd take the opportunity to clean them up and repaint them. As I saw in a similar thread.

Just wondering how difficult/easy it might be, so if you do decide to do it please let us know.

[drbodzin]

Originally Posted by AKnowles

Looking really good. Just curious but are you going to refurbish the supporting members? I figured if I ever removed my engine or transmission that sionce I had to puill all of them anyway I'd take the opportunity to clean them up and repaint them. As I saw in a similar thread.

Just wondering how difficult/easy it might be, so if you do decide to do it please let us know.

Well I already cleaned them all. Wasnt planning on painting them. Show me the posts that show that.

[AKnowles]

Here you go ...

http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/41987-3-2s-winter-rebuild-scotland.html

Really nice restoration. If I can find the right 911 at the right price so I can have "a car to work on and a car to drive" as I discussed with my wife, I'd like to do something like this. Tear it down, clean it, refurbish it, and make it look & feel like a new car. Only real problem I'll have is finding a place to do it. Where I am now, the garage is a bit small to accomadate the restoration.

[drbodzin]

Pulled off the oil sump cover to clean it up. On inspection, it was clean with no evidence of metal or grime.

Anyone know if Curil-T is a suitable sealant for mating the sump cover back to the engine?



Here's LN Magnetic Drain Plug

[Meir]

hi Dr.
the correct sealant is loctite 5900.
Porsche 986 987 996 Carrera Loctite 5900 Sealant Gasket | eBay

[BYprodriver]

I wouldn't risk using the Curil-T for the sump plate. Best sealant is Drei Bond 1209 #000 043 203 73 available at some Porsche dealers. M96 sump plate is easy to seal & I also use Permatex Ultra Grey available at most any auto parts store for about $7.

[drbodzin]

Originally Posted by Meir

hi Dr.
the correct sealant is loctite 5900.
Porsche 986 987 996 Carrera Loctite 5900 Sealant Gasket | eBay

Thanks! I ordered the Loctite 5900.

[drbodzin]

Today I got a few more odds and ends finished up.

I upgraded the oil cooler to the larger "S" unit. Will also be installing the center radiator for added cooling.





I also had modified the intake tube be removing the "intake muffler" and sealing the hole with a piece of scrap plastic left from the OEM air intake box I had removed. I used JB weld to secure the plastic patch in place. Worked quite nicely.



Cold air intake complete! Well, until I install the super charger in a few months.



Lastly, I got my exhaust back in and all buttoned up.