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Drain 'like' plug under 996 engine

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YOUR RESEARCHDrain 'like' plug under 996 engine

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I think the cams need to be locked before removing the tensioner to replace the seal.
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Replace seal

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I think the cams need to be locked before removing the tensioner to replace the seal.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Help! I have an oil drip from a large drain like plug under the car to the left (as looking from the back) It is leaking engine oil in a drip and I need to stop it. Does anyone know what this is? Its not the main oil drain as this is in the middle. Any info greatly received. Picture of said plug now below Many thanks

POST 2Original post

Looks like one of the cam chain tensioners. The sealing ring sometimes leaks. I think the cams need to be locked before removing the tensioner to replace the seal.

POST 3 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

it was thankfully! cheap to fix apart from a new oil service!

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