Oil leak! Comments, please.
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My beloved '09 996 cabrio has sprung its first oil leak. (OK, second leak if I count the AOS; sorry.) See photo below.
Note oil on floor and small spot of oil on middle exhaust manifold (cylinder #3?). FYI-I took the photo while lying on the floor behind the left rear tire, looking toward the passenger side of the car.
Comments, please. (And please don't say RMS or IMS!)
relinuca
Note oil on floor and small spot of oil on middle exhaust manifold (cylinder #3?). FYI-I took the photo while lying on the floor behind the left rear tire, looking toward the passenger side of the car.
Comments, please. (And please don't say RMS or IMS!)
relinuca
Last edited by relinuca; 05-21-2012 at 10:14 AM.
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aos AND or spark plug tube
I know you had the AOS fixed..but that is where the leak looks to be coming from to me..the large spot looks like a tube
is the year right????
09'???
if so no tubes, variocam plus actuator
I know you had the AOS fixed..but that is where the leak looks to be coming from to me..the large spot looks like a tube
is the year right????
09'???
if so no tubes, variocam plus actuator
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The 1-3 bank chain tensioner bolt is directly above that as well. It's an easy thing to check - just look straight up for a 32mm bolt and see if it's got oil around it.
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I don't have a proper lift, but I can elevate the backend a bit with my old school wooden drive-up ramps, slid under, and get a better photo. Will do in a day or two.
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last time I "stuck my camera in there" I had to run like hell before they all beat me to death!!!
(think I was in the 9th grade, girls locker IIRC) sure as hell didnt get lucky!!
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KIDDING !!!
(think I was in the 9th grade, girls locker IIRC) sure as hell didnt get lucky!!
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KIDDING !!!