Surprise surprise I have an RMS leak with my 2003
boxster
2.7 tiptronic . I just noticed the leak about a week ago and the dealer told me that it was the dreaded RMS. At first I was not to concerned till they gave me the quote $$$$$$. I was hoping that there is a
porsche
tech out there who would be able to help me out. I want to know what all needs to come out in order to get to the RMS. I know the exhaust, transmission, Fly wheel and obviously the RMS all need to come out. Are there any trick? Is the actual RMS all that needs to be replaced or is there more.
Thanks
James
I've just discovered a slight oil leak and am anticipating it could be either the IMS bearing or the RMS seal. Since I purchased this '03
Boxster S
it's been being serivced by a private
Porsche
specialty group in my area. Can anyone tell me how much I can anticipate this repair will cost if this is the case?
Hello James,
To replace the RMS you will have to remove the tranny, a few days ago I ran into a very interesting article that describes the procedure to get to your tranny out.
Project NUTROD- Porsche Boxster M96 Engine Removal
Sounds like a fun project, you will save a lot on labor and you will start an intimate relation with your Boxter.
BTW, while you are there you should consider replacing the IMS as well.
(different link):
Flat 6 Innovations
Good luck
.
You will not know if it is the RMS or IMS bearing leaking, or both, until you pull the tranny and flywheel. In any case as long as you go to the work of doing that I would replace both and install the
LN Engineering
ceramic IMS bearing which outlasts OEM IMS bearings 5:1. IMS bearing failure is the #1 cause of engine failure in Boxsters and
Caymans
. I had both done by Flintworks in Campbell, CA and did a video of the replacement posted here
FLINTWORKS - VIDEO
. I had to cut 22 minutes from the video to get UTube to accept it but it has the important steps retained. The RMS is pulled by drilling a hole in it deep enough to get a self threading screw started them simply pulling the RMS out with a pair of pliers. Re install the new model RMS is done using a specialized Porsche tool that can be substituted but the trick is to get the RMS in to the right depth without crushing it and so it doesn't leak. I paid Alden $1800 to do the entire job and after I saw all that he had to do it was well worth it to me as the new IMS bearing is $700 of that cost.:cheers:
