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Cam Tower leak - needs to be fixed?

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When it was inspected they said that there was a cam tower leak.

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When it was inspected they said that there was a cam tower leak.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I just got my 996 today. There is a bit of a leak on the left side of the engine. When it was inspected they said that there was a cam tower leak. Is this something that is fixable DIY? Does it need to be fixed? Only a drop or two. Car hasn't been used very much by the previous owner (700 miles in 2 yrs). Will it get better or worse with more driving.

POST 2Original post

pics?... might be just the cam solenoid cover, a bit of sealant and your good.

POST 3Original post

I'm impressed Ferdinand, about the knowledge you have regarding our Porsches. You have been a real asset to this forum.

POST 5 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Here is a picture of the underside. Hard to tell where the oil is coming from but it looks like the outer part of the engine.

POST 6Original post

Not from a spark plug tube. Could be the cam advance solenoid or the scavenger pump.

POST 7Original post

me thinks the AOS is up there somewhere.... bellows? sorry the pic is a little confusing to me today oil pan cover - cool

POST 8Original post

+1, AOS is up there, cam solenoid cover, right next to it is the cam position sensor as well..... Im betting on AOS.

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I've recommended this before. Clean the area as best you can at a car wash by sticking the wand under there. Then watching it for a few days will give you an idea how bad the leak actually is. You'll be in a better position to decide what to do.

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