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YOUR RESEARCHPulled Trans this Afternoon, Bad IMS Leak?
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I had ordered a RMS seal and tool anyway so I was replacing regardless.
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Thanks all for the opinions but I guess it doesnt matter since Im changing RMS anyway.
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Thats just stupid when they could have used an allen.
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One of each type because I couldnt decide which was the latest greatest design and wasnt sure how steep my learning curve will be using the Porsche tools.
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One of each type because I couldnt decide which was the latest greatest design and wasnt sure how steep my learning curve will be using the Porsche tools.
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Couldn't get motivated today so pulled trans this afternoon. I don't think this is all from the RMS. If anyone cares to render opinion about the source of leak heres a pic. Guess it was on its way out. I wont post anymore about it if no one finds this interesting. Im just curious about it.
Its hard to tell but that makes sense to. Wasn't expecting it to be this bad. No oil drips on shop floor. I had ordered a RMS seal and tool anyway so I was replacing regardless.
Look inside the trany, I bet you have a thick layer of oil sluge..at least mine did. Looks like a slow leak that allowed the oil to turn to a mixture of thick oil and clutch dust before it could leak out.
Man, talk about a close call. Aren't you glad you decided to do this before your 300 mile trip?
FWIW, I'm willing to bet a good portion of 996's on the roads look like this.
Weeps seem to be commonly accepted amongst German cars in particular, leaks are another story..
For God's sake it's clearly an RMS leak!! How do you ever get out of bed in the morning!!
Worry about it when it stops leaking - then you're in trouble!!!
Fanny, LOL, it was a Sunday and I felt lazy. Thanks all for the opinions but I guess it doesnt matter since Im changing RMS anyway. My point is that if a amateur "fool" like me can do this job, anyone can.
On a side note, I will be conducting a test to see how far I can throw the "triple square" bellhousing bolt. Thats just stupid when they could have used an allen.
You might wanna pay close attention in reinstalling the RMS seal, even if it's the one with the updated seal. It seems like even the dealer techs can't do it right half the time.
According to my hero JR, it must be done with the Porsche tool, which I have. (and I ordered an extra seal just in case theres a learning curve). Thanks, Alp.
And, Porsche says install it "dry" which strikes me as odd. Seems like it would make it easier and shouldnt promote future leaks. Oh well. I will install EXACTLY as JR says to.
+1, I would say this is exactly what the sludge is, clutch dust and oil misting from the RMS over time, its thickened enough with the dust to not let it drip onto the floor.
I've got my trans off at the moment for its second rebuild in my ownership, although its a different issue from the first rebuild.
KK...gotta hand it to you. When I read the title of your post, I fully expected you to find a leaking, twisted, burned out, battered, ball dropping IMS. Even if you really didn't.
Thanks for showing restraint and not doing anything silly. Glad you are taking care of that RMS and I really hope you start enjoying actually driving your car.
Incidentally, mine is going in the shop Wednesday for a long overdue new clutch, RMS and, dare I say it, IMS. I will miss my day without driving my 996.
You were bored, so you yanked your tranny out for preventive maintenance?
Dude - you are completely neurotic about this car. Have you ever looked underneath a Porsche before? They all leak!
Owning this car is obviously hazardous to your health and your sanity. You are determined to find something wrong no matter what. You're supposed to DRIVE and ENJOY your car!
Leftlane, pulling the trans was fun and good experience. Cleaning everything is fun. I also got to have fun cutting and welding while building an engine support bar. Mine cost $15 instead of $250. Paying for all the new parts, not so much fun. Who doesnt enjoy working on their Porsche?
The good news, it was just the RMS leaking and not the IMSB.
I applaud your mechanical abilities KK, but you really do need to drive your Porsche more before you make it absolutely perfect. At least your sense of humor has made significant improvements.
KrazyK,
Not sure which RMS seal(s) you bought, but there are at least two ways the new seals come.
My first one was mounted on blue plastic "carrier". The carrier fit butt against the crank end. I could not get it to slide on, Dry or Wet. The lip kept turning under.
The second one was mounted on a clear bell/funnel shaped carrier/installer. With that one the clear carrier fit over the crank end and then I could hold the seal in place and slide the carrier out. Then I mounted the tool and it went in very smooth. YMMV
Frank, I actually ordered 2. One of each type because I couldnt decide which was the latest greatest design and wasnt sure how steep my learning curve will be using the Porsche tools. Thanks for the pics. What repair work did you do the most recent time? 2nd pic.
First time was RMS + IMS Seal. ( no replaceable IMSB available yet) 31k miles
2nd was LNEng IMS bearing. (IMS seal was leaking again.) Clutch pack & flywheel 53k, miles
