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Old 08-06-2010 | 02:32 AM
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Can anyone point me to a DIY article on the RMS change. What special tools (if any) are required. I've read several great articles on dropping the engine and am almost ready to tackle that task. I'd like to find additional articles which describe the process to safely change the RMS. My searches haven't been too useful. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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Roger
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Old 08-08-2010 | 11:22 PM
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Hello ,not certain which model you will be repairing in this endeavor but most are somewhat similar only
more exhaust and piping to the rear on turbos..
My expereince with this I think was replacing the rear main seal on one of my earlier normall aspirated
911's and as I recall relatively straight forward just get all the auxcillary items removed and take the
pulleys off the crank and viola ! there you are main seal... Bert
Old 08-10-2010 | 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by budge96
Hello ,not certain which model you will be repairing in this endeavor but most are somewhat similar only
more exhaust and piping to the rear on turbos..
My expereince with this I think was replacing the rear main seal on one of my earlier normall aspirated
911's and as I recall relatively straight forward just get all the auxcillary items removed and take the
pulleys off the crank and viola ! there you are main seal... Bert
Roger that!
Elliot
Old 08-14-2010 | 10:30 PM
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PS: Lower motor first



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