ryanm6100

I was told by a Porsche dealer that it was the headgasket, and then took it to a 944 specialist and was told it was the cam tower gasket...

I think it's the cam, but want to double check..

What do you guys think?

(pics will be posted shortly)

John D.

Or as soon as John is on-line

Here you go Ryan!!!

My best to all! (also - Ryan is using a Mac - which I don't, except to test portions of Rennlist... Not that I have anything against Macs - just not familiar with available resizing software.. If one of you use Macs on a daily basis, can you PM Ryan with a "how to" for image resizing????? Thanks!!)

Dave951

Looks like the cam tower gasket to me. When you do this you should also replace all the seals you encounter in the cam tower area since it appears the cork gasket in the rear is also failing.

Sunnyvale-951

I have that exact same leak!

Dave951

Then you should fix it. It's not to hard to do yourself. Clark's Garage has a great write up on the procedure for removing the cam tower as well as replacing all the relevant seals/gaskets.

Eyal 951

thats the rear cam seal, that stupid cork one, not the cam tower gasket (though it may be leaking too)

ryanm6100

Thanks Again John!!!!!!!!

I need to learn how to resize the pics!

I am planning on doing the re-seal, I was just checking to see if anyone had some tips on this, or if it IS a headgasket? Doubtful, but I just want to be sure...

I also have a minor coolant drip from the water pump, which will also be replaced.

Any "while I'm in there" projects? These will both be done simultaniously.

Thanks !!!!

ryanm6100

Would it be a good idea just to attempt at the rear cam seal to see if that does the trick? As opposed to ripping off the entire cam cover, timing belt, etc etc??

Eyal 951

Depends how much money you have.

ryanm6100

good point...I can handle dropping maybe $1K or 2 if it's going to be worth my while....

caster951

It is most likely the cork gasket at the rear, which is inexpensive and relatively easy to fix. I would recommend trying that, cleaning the oil off and seeing if that fixes the leak. Be careful not to overtorque the bolts on that gasket though. Check clarks-garage.com for the procedure and post your findings. Good luck.

ryanm6100

Thanks, I think I will try that ....REAALLLY don't want to rip apart everything to get at the cam gasket..

To John: Just paid for my membership - You have been a HUGE help! Thanks Agian!!!

ryanm6100

Where can I get that rear cam seal??

Just checked paragon and pelican and I couldnt find it!!

smac951

Ryan,
Do you have photoshop elements?

ryanm6100

I have a mac, so I have illustrator....