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Oil feed regulator

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YOUR RESEARCHOil feed regulator

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Use on the oil pump

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Looks like there is a rubber o-ring gasket used on the oil pump.
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Oil feed regulator

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Replace other day and noticed a suspect leak

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I was doing an oil change the other day and noticed a suspect leak, so I removed the rear under panel and sprayed the area with dish soap and water, then just water.
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Leading evidence: 'Use on the oil pump' (no explicit attributable resolution; this is a reported action or suggestion). Across 1 matching discussions, the most frequently mentioned possible cause is 'leak' (1 discussions; 0 report identifying it and 1 suggest it). The most frequently discussed action is 'Replace other day and noticed a suspect leak' (1 discussions). For that action, 0 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. No action has an explicit, attributable resolution report under the current rules. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.

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Suspected cause
I was doing an oil change the other day and noticed a suspect leak, so I removed the rear under panel and sprayed the area with dish soap and water, then just water.
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Oil feed regulator

Replace other day and noticed a suspect leak

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Suggestion
I was doing an oil change the other day and noticed a suspect leak, so I removed the rear under panel and sprayed the area with dish soap and water, then just water.
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Suggestion
I've looked at many post and have run across someone that has had this part fail and the dealer had to remove the engine
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Replace other day and noticed a suspect leak

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Suggestion
I was doing an oil change the other day and noticed a suspect leak, so I removed the rear under panel and sprayed the area with dish soap and water, then just water.
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Suggestion
I've looked at many post and have run across someone that has had this part fail and the dealer had to remove the engine
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Oil feed regulator

Use on the oil pump

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Looks like there is a rubber o-ring gasket used on the oil pump.
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Oil feed regulator

Reported and suspected causes (1)

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leak

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Suspected cause
I was doing an oil change the other day and noticed a suspect leak, so I removed the rear under panel and sprayed the area with dish soap and water, then just water.
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Just take it in and get it fixed.
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POST 1Original post

Well I've confirmed that there is an oil leak, only problem is I'm not sure what the part is called. It's the part that bolts to the front of the engine and has the oil pressure piston. I believe it's called an oil feed regulator. I was doing an oil change the other day and noticed a suspect leak, so I removed the rear under panel and sprayed the area with dish soap and water, then just water. Then went for about a 10 mile drive, and today got back under the car to see if it was in fact a leak....Trust me I didn't want to see what I did. I would like to learn what exactly this part does and how it started leaking. I've looked at many post and have run across someone that has had this part fail and the dealer had to remove the engine I have even rulled out the washer on the 17mm piston bolt, its definetly where the part bolts to the engine. Although I am happy this will be covered under warranty, I must admit I'm not happy to see this at 11k miles on the odo. The part about the dealer removing the engine or even anything close to it makes me a bit nervo. Anyone have any info or thoughts? Thank you Phillip

POST 2Original post

Too answer my own question, I've found this video... YouTube - Porsche Boxster S engine rebuild 06 Looks like there is a rubber o-ring gasket used on the oil pump. So the only question is will the dealer have to R&R the engine to replace it?

POST 3Original post

I doubt they have to remove the whole engine to replace it, you can work on those areas of the engine with the car on a lift. Your car is under warranty right? Just take it in and get it fixed.

POST 4Original post

R&R oil pump Thank you, I do plan to take the car in this week to have it fixed under warranty. I suppose if the front motor mount can be removed with the engine still in place it will be a pretty simple fix. There is a motor mount bolt that runs through the oil pump, and spacing is quite tight. I will keep the club informed of the outcome, just incase anyone else has this come up. :cheers:

POST 5Original post

Re: R&R oil pump The tech found an oil leak on the driver's side cam tower during my 20k service last year - they had to drop my motor to fix it, and they did a great job. Since then, the car has been driven from LV to Charlotte, and driven in 10 track days in the advanced/instructor group. It drives/runs just like it did before I took it in, and it doesn't leak oil anymore to boot... you really have nothing to worry about. brad

POST 6Original post

That whole series of videos are an excellent resource, by the way.

POST 7Original post

Speaking of resource I've just discovered that the front engine mount, water pump and oil pump are DIY... DIY Front Engine Mount Although I will be having the work performed via warranty, it is kinda nice to know there are alot of things one can do if needed.

POST 8Original post

There is a great article about what the after market folks are doing to improve our engines for the long haul in this Excellence. For guys like me who plan on keeping their cars for a long time it is an interesting read. TERCH FORUM M96: past, present, and future BY JIM PASHA (I don't know if 'terch" is a typo, or if that is the name of the column.)

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