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I have a small weep coming from the RMS area (been like that for a long time - even after I had RMS changed) - but I noticed more drips on the ground after the afternoon sessions - seems to be coming from around "plug" on bottom right side of engine (just behind sway bar).

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Check bolt is right, if not you are able

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Yes that is the timing chain tensioner could be the little rubber deal inside is letting a little oil past now with age or it could just need torquing up a little, check the torque setting and then check the bolt is right, if not You are able to change the seal, lock your engine at TDC, drop the oil then you can remove the tensioner, change the little green o ring inside and the crush washer which fits behind the big nut at the top, should do the trick ok

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Check bolt is right, if not you are able

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Yes that is the timing chain tensioner could be the little rubber deal inside is letting a little oil past now with age or it could just need torquing up a little, check the torque setting and then check the bolt is right, if not You are able to change the seal, lock your engine at TDC, drop the oil then you can remove the tensioner, change the little green o ring inside and the crush washer which fits behind the big nut at the top, should do the trick ok

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Check torque

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Yes that is the timing chain tensioner could be the little rubber deal inside is letting a little oil past now with age or it could just need torquing up a little, check the torque setting and then check the bolt is right, if not You are able to change the seal, lock your engine at TDC, drop the oil then you can remove the tensioner, change the little green o ring inside and the crush washer which fits behind the big nut at the top, should do the trick ok

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Replace little green o ring inside and the crush washer

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Yes that is the timing chain tensioner could be the little rubber deal inside is letting a little oil past now with age or it could just need torquing up a little, check the torque setting and then check the bolt is right, if not You are able to change the seal, lock your engine at TDC, drop the oil then you can remove the tensioner, change the little green o ring inside and the crush washer which fits behind the big nut at the top, should do the trick ok

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Replace seal, lock your engine at tdc, drop the oil

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Yes that is the timing chain tensioner could be the little rubber deal inside is letting a little oil past now with age or it could just need torquing up a little, check the torque setting and then check the bolt is right, if not You are able to change the seal, lock your engine at TDC, drop the oil then you can remove the tensioner, change the little green o ring inside and the crush washer which fits behind the big nut at the top, should do the trick ok

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Check bolt is right, if not you are able

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Yes that is the timing chain tensioner could be the little rubber deal inside is letting a little oil past now with age or it could just need torquing up a little, check the torque setting and then check the bolt is right, if not You are able to change the seal, lock your engine at TDC, drop the oil then you can remove the tensioner, change the little green o ring inside and the crush washer which fits behind the big nut at the top, should do the trick ok

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Check torque

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Yes that is the timing chain tensioner could be the little rubber deal inside is letting a little oil past now with age or it could just need torquing up a little, check the torque setting and then check the bolt is right, if not You are able to change the seal, lock your engine at TDC, drop the oil then you can remove the tensioner, change the little green o ring inside and the crush washer which fits behind the big nut at the top, should do the trick ok

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Replace )

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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster

I have a small weep coming from the RMS area (been like that for a long time - even after I had RMS changed) - but I noticed more drips on the ground after the afternoon sessions - seems to be coming from around "plug" on bottom right side of engine (just behind sway bar).

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Oil Leak

Replace little green o ring inside and the crush washer

No successful repair reported for this finding.

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Yes that is the timing chain tensioner could be the little rubber deal inside is letting a little oil past now with age or it could just need torquing up a little, check the torque setting and then check the bolt is right, if not You are able to change the seal, lock your engine at TDC, drop the oil then you can remove the tensioner, change the little green o ring inside and the crush washer which fits behind the big nut at the top, should do the trick ok

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Replace seal, lock your engine at tdc, drop the oil

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Yes that is the timing chain tensioner could be the little rubber deal inside is letting a little oil past now with age or it could just need torquing up a little, check the torque setting and then check the bolt is right, if not You are able to change the seal, lock your engine at TDC, drop the oil then you can remove the tensioner, change the little green o ring inside and the crush washer which fits behind the big nut at the top, should do the trick ok

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Took my 996C2 Targa (2002) to the track yesterday (Thunderhill) - lots of fun. I have a small weep coming from the RMS area (been like that for a long time - even after I had RMS changed) - but I noticed more drips on the ground after the afternoon sessions - seems to be coming from around "plug" on bottom right side of engine (just behind sway bar). Pic attached - does anyone know what this is, and if it is common to see leak from there - and how that is fixed (re-seal plug) ? After the drive home - I did see a little more oil there - but no drips on the ground.

POST 2Original post

I believe that's a timing chain tensioner. Not sure if leaks are common though. Cheers Charlie

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Yes that is the timing chain tensioner could be the little rubber deal inside is letting a little oil past now with age or it could just need torquing up a little, check the torque setting and then check the bolt is right, if not You are able to change the seal, lock your engine at TDC, drop the oil then you can remove the tensioner, change the little green o ring inside and the crush washer which fits behind the big nut at the top, should do the trick ok

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Thanks ... anyone know what torque spec is for that bolt ?

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