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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I just backed out my 2002 996 and found oil on the floor for the first time. The pix is attached. Is this the main rear seal? Should I drive it to the shop, just 5 miles away? If it is the main RMS seal, I know that I will be adding the LN bearing upgrade. ANy thoughts?

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I'm having a hard time telling for sure from the photo where on the engine we're looking, but I'm assuming that its right up against the transmission housing. Regardless, it's not possible to differentiate an RMS oil leak from one coming from the IMS without dropping the transmission. So long as there has not been a large amount of oil leaking, and the engine is not making any strange noises, you should be able to drive to the dealer. But definitely have it checked ASAP.

POST 3Original post

if the leak is where the tranny and engine meets.... yup, IMS or RMS. or both.

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There is one more issue to throw into the mix- it could be you AOS bellows. I have seen them leak like this...the oil runs down and collects at the lowest point. It is very difficult to see without more pics, however.

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