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09-11-2007, 09:17 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: london, united kingdom
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rms seal warranty repair by porcshe
Hi there,
My RMS was replaced by Porsche UK dealership in July 2007, its a 2003 March model.
despite very high miles this was repaired FOC under the 5 yr warranty no questions asked
Porsche UK also suggested clutch replacement, I paid for the unit and they provided free labour as they had to access the clutch unit anyway for RMS replacement.
Good luck with your RMS warranty issue.
Just thinking does anyone know if porsche developed a brain and resolved this whole issue on the 987 model ?
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09-11-2007, 11:55 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Houston, Texas
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Originally Posted by shelloiluk
Just thinking does anyone know if porsche developed a brain and resolved this whole issue on the 987 model ?
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No.
They still have RMS issues with Boxsters and Caymans. They also have RMS issues with Cayennes as well. Note that the problem isn't so much with the seal itself, although a few have failed on their own... its with the drivetrain parts that are not made right and spin out of balance, causing the RMS to stretch and eventually tear, allowing all the engine oil to escape rather quickly from the engine.
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09-20-2007, 12:52 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Boston area
Posts: 327
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Are they on the 4th or 5th generation seal for a fix? Does anyone know if the Cayenne style seal is working well? It has been in use for awhile now. I also recall that using a GT3 Motosport seal installed in reverse was being tried in some cases with good results. Anyone else hear of this? Thanks...
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11-19-2007, 07:59 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Northern California
Posts: 26
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RMS Leak Repaired Under Warranty
A "minor" rms leak was picked up by my mechanic during the 30k service. My o Boxster is a 2004 with 31,000 miles. I took it to the nearest dealer who replaced it with no questions asked. When showing me the invoice for work performed he stated "this will be the last time you see this" referring to the zero charges indicated for all parts and labor.
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12-08-2007, 07:44 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: melbourne
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the problem you guys are having is ealily fixed, a 997 rear main seal put in correctly to the correct depth, (your porsche center should know this) and a smear of high temp grease on the inside lip of the seal ( the part that meets the crankshaft) the grease stops the seal being burnt at first start up. im still waiting to see one leak after four years,
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01-11-2008, 06:37 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: norcal
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No RMS leak but...
2000, 45000 miles, bought it from private seller with after market waranty
I needed rear wheel bearing, cam cover, and water pump. All covered by
waranty. Thats a good strory!
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01-18-2008, 10:22 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Willows, Ca
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1998 Boxster purchased used with 90,000 miles. It ran good for 10,000 miles than BOOM. Catastophic engine failure. Still no RMS. LOL
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01-19-2008, 06:16 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Des Moines, IA
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Originally Posted by porsche804
the problem you guys are having is ealily fixed, a 997 rear main seal put in correctly to the correct depth, (your porsche center should know this) and a smear of high temp grease on the inside lip of the seal ( the part that meets the crankshaft) the grease stops the seal being burnt at first start up. im still waiting to see one leak after four years,
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Someone should tell Porsche about this fix. Apparently, they haven't quite caught on! 
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