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YOUR RESEARCHVery slight seepage from cam cover
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if it's nothing serious, tightening the bolts may work for now.
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Porsche PPI came back with "very slight seepage from bank one cam cover"...but does not warrant repair at this time.
Car is a 2001 C4 with 10.5K miles - is this anything to be concerned about?
Thanks!
This is common- Mine were leaking, so they re-sealed them with a new grade sealant (red in colour) and it hasn't leaked again -for 2.5 years anyway- One other thing you might try is giving the nuts that secure the cam-covers a little tweak, they may have come loose allowing oil to seep past.
Jason
the 'full' repair can be expensive. i think engine needs to be taken out so you are looking at a 4-5 hr labor at least. if it's nothing serious, tightening the bolts may work for now. I'd factor the cost into the purchase and buy a good warranty that would cover it for 2-3 yrs.
Umm.. I don't think thats correct djantlive. The cam -covers are re-sealed with the engine still in place. Mine certainly didn't have to come out.
Jason
Mine put a small dot on the floor every two weeks from this, I tightened it up just a bit... I think it worked. Maybe at some point I will have to see the Dr, but for now, its no big.
Seepage is common, when it's dripping on the floor and creating a slippery and dangerous situation like my Harley, you may consider having it fixed ;-)
I know! My M3 has 108k and has never leaked, seeped or dripped anything. I plan on keeping it until it blows up and the wheels fall off.
If the Porsche wasn't a Porsche and wasn't so much fun, I am not sure how I would feel about it leaking.
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