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YOUR RESEARCHAh yes! The RMS bug has hit me. (slightly long)
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Replace rms himself
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Gator911 recently replaced the RMS himself, using the new install tool.
Repair authorized since the original warranty expired in may
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Suggestion · Original poster
Just to test the waters, I'm going to call the local P-car dealer and see A) what they quote and B) if they are at all open to trying to get a warranty repair authorized since the original warranty expired in May.
Leading evidence: 'Replace rms himself' (no explicit attributable resolution; this is a reported action or suggestion). Across 1 matching discussions, the most frequently mentioned possible cause is 'shutting down' (1 discussions; 0 report identifying it and 1 suggest it). The most frequently discussed action is 'Repair authorized since the original warranty expired in may' (1 discussions). For that action, 0 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. No action has an explicit, attributable resolution report under the current rules. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.
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We've had super hot weather (like everybody else) I wonder if it was due to shutting down with the engine too warm.
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Suggestion · Original poster
Just to test the waters, I'm going to call the local P-car dealer and see A) what they quote and B) if they are at all open to trying to get a warranty repair authorized since the original warranty expired in May.
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Suggestion · Original poster
Just to test the waters, I'm going to call the local P-car dealer and see A) what they quote and B) if they are at all open to trying to get a warranty repair authorized since the original warranty expired in May.
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Suggestion · Original poster
Just to test the waters, I'm going to call the local P-car dealer and see A) what they quote and B) if they are at all open to trying to get a warranty repair authorized since the original warranty expired in May.
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Suggestion · Original poster
Just to test the waters, I'm going to call the local P-car dealer and see A) what they quote and B) if they are at all open to trying to get a warranty repair authorized since the original warranty expired in May.
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I'm not stressed about it. Bought the car a month ago. Dampness on seal discovered during PPI. Independent dlr wouldn't budge on paying to repair it then (they did pay for a critical fix) or warrantying for 90 days. Dealer doing PPI said it could be a couple of months or a couple of years before it developed to a active leak. I baked in the anticipated cost in my purchase decision (b/c I'd found the car I wanted).
My highly regarded local independent (Music City P&A) has only done 4 of these repairs and quoted me around $500 plus parts to complete. He also said I can live with it for a while and wait until I need a new clutch, which I appreciated since he wasn't rushing me to bring it in. Just to test the waters, I'm going to call the local P-car dealer and see A) what they quote and B) if they are at all open to trying to get a warranty repair authorized since the original warranty expired in May.
Anyone have any recent good or bad experiences trusting this repair to an independent? Mine said he hasn't had any return with a recurrence and mentioned the only reason to go to a dealer is if it is a repeat situation and a new engine might come of it. BTW - I've searched and read up a lot here and on RennTech, so please, no "Do a search" replies. Just seeking some current thoughts for "The Rennlist Family"
Thanks,
Piccia
'02 Targa - stock, for now
If the independent shop is experience with the RMS repair and if they are willing to stand behind their work, there's no reason not to trust them. Your inde shop is being really honest by telling you that you should wait for the clutch to go bad and do both at once. You should be looking to pay around $800-$1000 for the RMS repair.
You can relatively easily do the seal yourself with the tool that i purchased. The hardest part if you dont have a lift is supporting the tranny...
$500 to do the RMS is a great deal though if they stand behind their work. The Pcar dealerships offer 2 year warranty, so if the indy doesnt offer a warranty at that $500 price, i would pay the difference and go to the dealer...
If you want to, or if you want to get it for your independent mechanic to make sure it is done right, i will rent the tool out for a nominal fee. It makes it fool proof on getting the seal in right. Retails for around $300...
Good luck and don't make it out to be more then it really is...I consider it maintenance!
-Keith
We've had super hot weather (like everybody else) I wonder if it was due to shutting down with the engine too warm. Temp gauge and oil pressure have been fine though.
Oh well, paper is under the car to monitor. Thanks for the suggestions. May give the oil stabilizer a try if I see the drip re-appear.
Piccia
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