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FWIW, it was the far right hole when standing at the rear looking at the motor.

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oil pressure sending unit

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I had that leak and it was the oil pressure sending unit.

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FWIW, it was the far right hole when standing at the rear looking at the motor.

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I had that leak and it was the oil pressure sending unit.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

No pics..sorry. Found a very small spot of oil on the garage floor. When I looked, the oil pan was all oily. Anyway, took it to the dealer. Long story short and after a week they found that the oil was leaking THROUGH one hole where the pan is bolted to the motor. Dealer assumed that bolt was not torqued enouf, but that wasn't the problem. It was a "defective" oil pan...so I now have a cruddy looking engine with a bright shiny bottom. FWIW, it was the far right hole when standing at the rear looking at the motor. First time I heard that one. I had my camera with me when I picked up the car to take pics of the defective pan, but they had "whisked" it away to Porsche that morning. Anyway, I bet that's the first time that's happened to a 996.... Should we add it to the list, or do you think it's a unique situation? 02 Cab w/10K. Dealer was superior..all covered by warranty, of course, but I got a smoker Taurus for a loaner. Had to wear the same clothes for a week and undress in the garage!

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Don, If it was a damaged (at factory) pan , I would think it to be an isolated instance. If it were defective , I think yours may be the first of more to come. Hopefully it was damaged.

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I have a small spot under the right rear as well. It's an '02 Carerra 2. I haven't gotten underneath. I wipe the spot up every morning. Stay tuned. It may be the same? Only 2k miles.

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Cam cover and oil pressure sending unit are also common causes for leaks in that area.

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I had that leak and it was the oil pressure sending unit. No leak since - 12 months ago

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Ditto..Oil Pressure Sending Unit...fixed and dry ever since (thankfully).

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