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YOUR RESEARCHwhat kind of oil leak is this?
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spark plug tubes leaking and dripping down
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When I found the same type leak it turned out to be the spark plug tubes leaking and dripping down.
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They will also be more expensive to repair than a Toyota.
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Spark plug tubes are approximately $61.62 for all six (you want to replace all six if you are doing this job).
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is this going to cost and arm and a leg to replace the spark plug tubes?
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should i be worried about this? is it safe to drive the car? i don't mind having a drop here and a drop there on the pavement, but if ignored am i just asking for more problems to come?
If it "is" the spark plug tubes leaking it will not hurt anything (unless the leak gets bad). And I am assuming it is the spark plug tubes but it may be something else, which should be investigated.
I am not sure how much a dealer would charge---Where are you located??
Spark plug tubes are approximately $61.62 for all six (you want to replace all six if you are doing this job). Plus $30+ for a special lubricant that you need (Porsche price as there are cheaper alternatives). The rest would be labor. This is about a two hour job (maybe) as some drop the mufflers, which makes it easier.
I'm in kansas city. anyone know a reputable Porsche mechanic here? I have looked online. So far I came across BHR and JP Werks. I know nothing about either one. then there is the Porsche dealership ...aristocrat motors.
by no means am I made of money and unfortunately I'm far from mechanically inclined. but like anyone else, I don't want to get taken for a ride.
the car itself in my opinion is running 100% and doesn't have any warning lights. but this oil leak doesn't seem to be going anywhere but downhill.
thanks for the help.
Step 1) If it's the spark plug tubes there's nothing to worry about. Calm down and have it inspected.
Step 2) If you're not mechanically inclined and may have difficulty paying for normal maintenance and repairs, an older 996 may not be for you. You're driving a 13 year old car. It will require repairs and more of them than a 13 year old Toyota. They will also be more expensive to repair than a Toyota.
Exactly... take a deep breath. It is a Porsche. It will cost money to keep in in top condition, and you don't want to get into the habit of deferring maintenance.
Best suggestion if you are not mechanically inclined: Find a good mechanic and develop a relationship.
... and don't ever total your repair invoices.
Ubermensch , your "step 2" staits the obvious and is far from helpful. no need to turn this forum into useless negativity
alpine003 , the only one talking about IMS is you.
Take a chill pill.
. I don't think anyone is being negative at all. If you're here seeking help and come back with those responses, good luck getting help in the future here.
Being negative is "staiting" that you spelled that wrong.
You gotta learn to develop a stronger coat of armor being on this forum and accept certain humor and personalities of some of the guys here or you'll just get worked up.
I apologize if you thought I was being negative. To the contrary, I felt it was the best advice I could offer given your earlier comments and question. People often confuse cost of purchase with cost of ownership so I wanted to make sure you weren't falling into that trap.
I guess my question to this whole thread should be... where in Kansas city would you take the love of your life to? I just need to find a shop that does good honest work.
You can investigate the following:
http://www.dasautowerk.com/about.htm
http://www.kcporsche.com/SiteResourc...4&DocName=Home
And you can also try to contact someone from PCA and maybe they will have a recommendation form you..
http://www.kcrpca.org/index.html
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