Wolfgang_K

When I looked under my car today I found a puddle of oil the size of a palm. The car wasn't moved over the last 2 months, so there was enough time for drips to collect on the garage floor.

It seems the oil is coming from somewhere between the engine and the gearbox, but it's hard to track (even if I cleaned the engine from the underside a while ago). On the picture you can see drops hanging on the lower pats of the engine (marked with the red arrows):



And I thought when changing from a 996 C2 to the GT3 I don"t have those leaks any more So far the car is under warranty, so I don't worry for the cost, but it is still annoying....


Questions:

- Is this typical? Where could it come from?

- In case it is the RMS like on the M96 engines, the engine and the gearbox have to be separated. If the stuff is apart, would it be worthwile to upgrade to a single-mass flywheel? I assume it would cost me only the parts, not too much labour as the dealer needs to repair it anyway. What parts would I need in this case?

Cheers from a slightly frustrated owner
Wolfgang

Mike K.

Looks like the RMS. It does happen on these cars. Sometimes more than once!

Wolfgang_K

...and there is a permanent fix for it? Or the same endless story as on the standard 996?

Mike K.

Most only require one replacement.

Wolfgang_K

ok, so if the RMS is the culprit the dealer has some work

In this case it could make sense to replace the flywheel to a single mass unit. Does somebody know about the cost for such a unit (and is this the RS part?)?

MetalSolid

Seems pretty common for cars that aren't driven often... Drive it more often and see if the leak goes away.

Wolfgang_K

I usually drive it more often, but it's not really a winter car (well, and it's not really a winter here these days in Germany)

Phokaioglaukos

Do a search here, but I did the LWFW when my dealer did the RMS replacement. I provided the parts; PCNA provided the labor. Wonderful result.

Mike K.

I think it's about 2k USD for the RS flywheel and clutch. They are installing it now and just found the RMS is leaking for the 3rd time. Guess I should have waited for another puddle!
I bought mine from Austin at TRG or you could go to
http://www.carnewal-europe.com/cpx_p96174.htm
if you are in Europe.

Larry Harris

I put the RS flywheel and clutch in my 05 GT3 and then developed a front main seal leak. I really like the flywheel action. I also did the Cup Gears. Once you get used to the rattlin' noises you'll be okay.

Mike K.

I wanted to change gears but was told that the gearbox would have to be taken apart and inspected every year. Have you had to do this?

roberga

get the lwfw. best upgrade for the money and better yet with free labor.

Mike K.

JasonAndreas

Do you know what version of RMS they're installing this time? If they haven't already you might want to suggest they go back to the older 964/993 style that is nearly impossible to screwup during the installation.

viperbob

LWF for sure. GREAT upgrade....