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YOUR RESEARCH996 RMS replacement leaking
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that's 8 years way overdue for a RMS and IMS replacement unless the IMS Solution was installed on this car.
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I can�t determine from invoice what parts they used aka new style RMS or old.
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Currently shopping for a 996. Found a lovely one whose only flaw appears to be a Minor RMS leak. Doesn�t drip but cross support is wet. RMS and IMS and clutch et al replaced at less than 20,000 ago by a reputable shop in 2012
Is there any chance it�s more likely to be something else?
I can�t determine from invoice what parts they used aka new style RMS or old. Date was 2012 of service
What�s the likelihood of another failure? Some posters have talked about unmachineable engine shoulders making it impossible to ever solve?
Perhaps result of only being driven every few weeks or not driven for 4 months of winter?
Cost to repair RMS alone?
Thanks for all the help guys!
Could be RMS, IMS flange... you can tell without removing the transmission. It's also possible to remove the the CPS and snake a borescope into the bell housing to take a look at these without removing the transmission, but there's no guarantee you'll be able to see exactly what's going on. It still may be worth a try though - and a good deal less expensive...
First of all, how do you know it's the RMS leaking?
Second, we're talking 2012... that's 8 years way overdue for a RMS and IMS replacement unless the IMS Solution was installed on this car.
Lastly, you ask, "What is the likelihood of another failure?"
Answer = Likely
@dporto
I don't mean to thread hijack, but is this true? Through the cps hole with a borescope? First time I've heard this suggested. If it works, that's awesome.
I think it's been mentioned before, but now that I think about it, the flywheel may be in the way... Hmmmm...
Honestly, I'm not sure but maybe Bill will check it out and let us know...
Ball bearings are wear items....but, I guess what you are saying is that it is not dependent upon how long the item has been installed, but how many hours it has run?
Once the CPS is removed, wouldn't you just see the teeth of the flywheel? Seems like there would be little or no room to noodle around it with a borescope.
