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The micro sealing lip of the sealing ring should never be touched by your hand or lubricated with anything.
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The micro sealing lip of the sealing ring should never be touched by your hand or lubricated with anything.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Hi All, Longtime Rennlist Member, First time on the 996 Board. My wife has a '99 coupe & it has had two leaky mainseals. Has anybody else had repeated problems with the main seal or did the dealer just screw up the install of the second one? My second question is, has anybody found good looking seat covers? We are turning the car into a daily driver and would like to protect the seats from the everyday scrapes etc. Much thanks for your input. FLS

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I'm not sure but I think some of the 2nd and 3rd RMS are because they are not installed correctly. The TSB makes some very strong points: 1. The micro sealing lip of the sealing ring should never be touched by your hand or lubricated with anything. 2. Do not apply oil or sealant to the outside surface. The sealing ring must be dry when fitted. 3. The special tools must be used to remove and install the sealing ring. It also goes on to remind dealers: "DO NOT USE OLD STOCK FOR REPAIRS" Sorry, can't comment on seat covers.

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To add to this_ i heard from the service department that with regards to the RMS that they will have a new redesign of the seals to prevent future leaks. Seems like the original seals if not placed right would leak so they said the new ones will take care of it. Did not say when it will be out yet. I had the TSB on the RMS at 9k miles(did it twice because 1st time still leaked) but car now has 30k and it's holding up. Regards. Mike

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I recall seeing an ad for Wet Okole (neoprene) seat covers in a Pcar catalog or mag somewhere. No personal experience, but my son had them on his SUV and did a great job.

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