When to replace the seal on a Porsche 911?
The key is to leverage preventative maintenance. When we are fixing other problems on your Boxster or 911 in the vicinity of the rear main seal, it’s worth replacing the seal to avert a return visit solely to fix a rear main seal engine oil leak.
Where is the IMS seal on a Porsche?
The IMS seal is also a cheap part, weighing in at around £10 + VAT. It sits on the flange housing shown here.. The unfortunate thing about having to replace these seals, is the labour involved. The transmission housing needs to be removed to determine which seal is leaking (and also to replace it).
Why does my Porsche 996 Cayman have a leaking seal?
A leaking engine is certainly cause for concern. But as the internet often does, the issue was amplified to megaphone volume. As the hysteria grew, confirmations of rear main seal leakage in 996 911’s, the cayman, and other boxster owners took place. Some mechanics were even speculating that it was due to faulty metal used for the engine.
Is it possible to have an oil leak in a Porsche?
If you are a fan of the newer models starting around the era of the Boxster, you probably have heard about oil leaks coming from the engine’s rear main seal. While it’s true that leaks can be common, they don’t have to be expensive if you service your seals on a regular basis.
The key is to leverage preventative maintenance. When we are fixing other problems on your Boxster or 911 in the vicinity of the rear main seal, it’s worth replacing the seal to avert a return visit solely to fix a rear main seal engine oil leak.
Is the RMS or IMS seal on a Porsche 986?
If you own a Porsche 986, 996, 987 or 997, we’d say there is a very high probability that you’ve heard about the RMS or IMS.. now, on the 986 and 996 (none Turbo) models, the most common oil leak is the RMS (Rear Main Seal).
A leaking engine is certainly cause for concern. But as the internet often does, the issue was amplified to megaphone volume. As the hysteria grew, confirmations of rear main seal leakage in 996 911’s, the cayman, and other boxster owners took place. Some mechanics were even speculating that it was due to faulty metal used for the engine.
If you are a fan of the newer models starting around the era of the Boxster, you probably have heard about oil leaks coming from the engine’s rear main seal. While it’s true that leaks can be common, they don’t have to be expensive if you service your seals on a regular basis.