Why is the seal on my Porsche Cayman leaking?
The seal does dry over time and can leak, however, there are other potential issues that could also cause the seal to leak (see Air Oil Separator below). Causes of the seal failure should be checked thoroughly by a specialist shop before you proceed to replace the seal.
Are there any mechanical problems with my Porsche Cayman?
Listed below are Porsche Cayman common mechanical problems with their likely resolutions. These are the most frequent Cayman problems diagnosed by our repair shops over the years. An accurate diagnosis of an issue by a Porsche mechanic typically saves you time and money – see our guide to local independent Porsche repair shops that can help.
Is there a coolant leak in the Cayman?
Hopefully Kevan will put this under the Cayman Technical Articles section for future reference. RE: Coolant leak repaired.. Sunday, March 09, 2014 10:50 AM ( permalink ) Good job! RE: Coolant leak repaired.. Sunday, March 09, 2014 11:40 AM ( permalink ) Nasty, I just assumed the collars were aluminium, will have to keep an eye on them from now on..
What are the ignition coils on a Porsche Cayman?
The ignition coils on the M97 Cayman engines have been updated by Porsche multiple times. The original coils were prone to cracking and were replaced by a more substantial version.
The seal does dry over time and can leak, however, there are other potential issues that could also cause the seal to leak (see Air Oil Separator below). Causes of the seal failure should be checked thoroughly by a specialist shop before you proceed to replace the seal.
Listed below are Porsche Cayman common mechanical problems with their likely resolutions. These are the most frequent Cayman problems diagnosed by our repair shops over the years. An accurate diagnosis of an issue by a Porsche mechanic typically saves you time and money – see our guide to local independent Porsche repair shops that can help.
Hopefully Kevan will put this under the Cayman Technical Articles section for future reference. RE: Coolant leak repaired.. Sunday, March 09, 2014 10:50 AM ( permalink ) Good job! RE: Coolant leak repaired.. Sunday, March 09, 2014 11:40 AM ( permalink ) Nasty, I just assumed the collars were aluminium, will have to keep an eye on them from now on..
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).