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YOUR RESEARCHOil leak after adding oil
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Oil level was showing low on the electronic indicator, so I checked the dipstick and it was in fact low.
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Oil level was showing low on the electronic indicator, so I checked the dipstick and it was in fact low. Added about a quarter of a Quart and noticed a small leak dripping from this area. Was able to snap a few photos in mid-drip (the photo makes it look like the oil is gushing - its not). Any thoughts on what might be the cause?
Joe996 is probably right....
If that puddle of oil on the floor is clean, like it just came out of the bottle, that pretty much will confirm the filler tube is cracked. Which is a very common 996 problem area.
jmo
+1. And if it is cracked, you might have a slight vacuum leak now because of it.
That tube is made of the same material that Austin Power�s mirror is made out of. You just look at it wrong, and it cracks.
Thanks guys. It is clean oil. Can�t believe I didn�t think of that. Any way to do a temporary fix while filling it? Really don�t want to have to remove the manifold and alternator to replace it.
It will cause a lose of vacuum on the crankcase ventilation system..( AkA AOS System) and the result will be lean/rough running at idle, and fuel trim/AFR imbalance and will probably lead to a CEL and codes.
The oil fill tube probably cracked when you lifted it to add oil ?
Thanks PorscheTech. It didn't crack when I lifted it, but rather I looked underneath the tube today and noticed that there is a small hole right where the accordion piece starts. Almost as if its been melted a tad.
I guess the question is, how serious is this issue to get fixed immediately, versus continuing to run the engine as is. I've not had any idling issues or codes thus far. Thanks!
That location is about where they always crack. I would say tape it up and get it repaired ASAP. There is a better solution to the stock oil filler pipe. Check it out here:
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...t-members.html
For those that have done it themselves, whats the difficulty level? I've seen some of the videos, seems like theres a few opportunities to royally screw things up.
Getting ready to come out in pieces like this one I just changed out....
Seems the 20+ yo rubber & plastic pieces are starting to show their age. And the filler pipe and belt won't be only ones.
Thanks guys! You just saved my butt! Didn�t even look to check - stupid. Ran out and bought a replacement this afternoon and swapped it out. Cracks all over on the old one.
Yup. I just replaced my fill tube. While most remove the throttle body, I managed to change it just removing the alternator. I�ve had my alternator out a few years ago, so I came out easy this time. First time was a bit of a bear. Read up, it�s not hard but does take patience.
I did not find it too difficult. Just need to go step by step and be patient. It was tedious getting the bolts inserted to mount the new filler tube (including dropping them a hundred times and having to fish them out to try again).
This is what I used with a long 1/4 drive extension and didn't move the Alternator.
Amazon.com: SUNEX TOOLS 810zuMMG 1/4-Inch Drive 10-Mm 12-Point Magnetic Universal Impact Socket : Tools & Home Improvement
Amazon.com: SUNEX TOOLS 810zuMMG 1/4-Inch Drive 10-Mm 12-Point Magnetic Universal Impact Socket : Tools & Home Improvement
Argh. You got me. I didn't have to remove anything, but I already had the 9ii product and had to swap out the top half, not the bottom half. My mistake. And the only reason I had to swap out the top half of the 9ii product is that mine was the first test subject and it needed tweaking.
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