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Hi all, I'm shopping for a 996, and I was wondering what the symptoms of the RMS issue were? Is this something you can see? How will it effect the drivability? What should I look for? thanks,
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POST 2Original post
Couple of drops like quarter size kinda in the center and behind engine. Doesn't affect drivability but without doing nething can lead to accellerated clutch wear from what I heard from the forum. Regards. Mike
POST 3Original post
Just make sure you get a PPI. The mechanic should put the car up on a lift and it will be readily apparent that the RMS is leaking. Also, you probably will notice a faint odor of burning oil whenever you get out of the car after a drive.
POST 4Original post
maybe a silly question - is this RMS thing on the 6spd? do tips have a RMS/RMS problem?
POST 5Original post
Not silly at all, but yes, Tips too.
POST 6Original post
Regarding RMS failure - the clutch action on my 996 at 48,000 was becoming decidedly stiff. With the failure of the RMS, oil was deposited on the release mechanism and gummed up the action. The new clutch has transformed the car and it is now as light to use as a small VW. Shame it didn't cost as little as a VW!
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