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Oil Leak, is it the RMS?

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^ yeah those are simple fixes - I've had the cam covers and spark plug tubes replaced due to leaking.

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^ yeah those are simple fixes - I've had the cam covers and spark plug tubes replaced due to leaking.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I went to take the C4S out yesterday and noticed a small oil spot on the garage floor. It was on the drivers side between the rear tire and the back of the car, about the size of a quarter. I have the Pre-Owned warrantee, I was just wondering what I might be in for? How long it will it be out of service? Should I have anything else done during the work? 2004 C4S with 12,000 miles Pat

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Sounds like cam cover seal/ cam plug/ spark plug tube. They're all in the same place on the left and right of the car.

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^ yeah those are simple fixes - I've had the cam covers and spark plug tubes replaced due to leaking. It was leaking on the left side and dripping on the header. An RMS would be in front of the engine in the middle. A 2004 with only 12k miles? Don't you like to drive your car?

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you're OK, happens to the best of us. RMS is between the engine and the trans.

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Very interesting letter to the editor in this month's Excellence regarding RMS. The seal works best with a vaccum when the engine is running. It also gives a further explanation as to why it leaks. Drive the car and it won't leak as much.

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Quotes source post: 5725293

That was in reference to a 997 GT3 RS, not the 996.

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Compared to Phil, that's HIGH mileage!

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