judd944

I was just explaining to a co-worker how the rear spoiler came up at speed and how they were expensive to fix if it failed. he asked to see how the mechanism worked and when I showed him I noticed fluid on the end of each of the rams....great.
there are no dash lights and it comes up evenly and functions as it should currently.
Should I dig into it before it becomes a problem? I was going to pull the fuse today to keep it from skewing and damaging something.

I will read the many threads on this issue and see how I want to proceed.
31k miles on the car.

PAULUNM

It will likely stop working eventually since it's leaking now. If I were in your shoes, I'd go with the fixed or manually adjustable solution on eBay. Set it and forget it. Not worth the $1,200 to repair IMO.

judd944

I agree, I will DIY or just leave it down.

Kevinmacd

I had the same issue, Tried replacing the leaking ram. Had a difficult time trying to prge the system. The system uses such a low volume of fluid, following the purge/bleed instructuons just doesn't cut it. I eventually spent 1317 for the entire system. It comes with everything needed and connected. You just have to remove the fan shroud and lid cover. The new system comes with the wire harnes and a fully closed system. Hook it up and you are off on your way. It is a very simple job to replace. The cheapest I found it was at Sonnen Porsche. They charged me $40 shipping and had it in two days.

http://www.porscheoemparts.com/partl...?siteid=215405

BioBanker

I'm in the same boat as you: fully functioning wing but leaking. I am getting the odd spoiler warning light, but that seems related to temperature mostly.

I bought the eBay fixed wing solution. Haven't installed it yet but will once things warm up here.

Macster

IIRC what looks to be the hydraulic rams visible with the spoiler up are actually just there for protection (covers) and cosmetics.

The real rams -- ugly like most hydraulic rams are -- are much smaller in diameter and inside the covers.

That you see fluid coming from the 'rams' (covers) suggests the spoiler's hydraulics are sicker than you think.

Be aware with that level of leaking the possible harm to say rubber hoses, seals, wiring and such, maybe even paint, the spoiler fluid leaking can do.

Thus you might want to take care of this spoiler issue sooner rather than later.

Sincerely,

Macster.

mdkelly1

Mine will be replaced on Tuesday. Passenger side is late rising causing intermittent spoiler errors. Leaking ram is the problem.

darehead

I have a 2004 turbo wing will sell it for $600.complete no leaks

cannon1000

I have fixed kit from ebay. Seller is a great guy. SImple and will never break. Lose the weight of the stupid hydraulics as well.

judd944

I will most likely do this. does this fix keep the light from showing up on the dash?

adam_

Has this EVER been reported??!?! Or are we just making stuff up "to be safe"?

Macster

What reported? Leaking from the spoiler cylinders?

Yes.

It is general good car hygiene to address leaks sooner rather than later.

I can't think of any fluid in the car that I want in contact with any thing it is not meant to be in contact with.

My auto repair mentors told me of for instance fuel pump leaks (I forget the car make now) that would leak oil from around fuel pump. This was back when fuel pumps were bolted to the block and driven by an eccentric off the camshaft.

The fuel pump would work just fine but the oil would attack the steering rack bushings to the the point they'd rot and finally the driver would turn the wheel but instead of the wheels turning the rack would move sideways -- unencumbered by the now rotted bushings.

Oh, I remember the car now: Capri.

Sincerely,

Macster.

"02996ttx50

i remember the pants.

petonic

I have sent you a PM. Unfortunately, I've got this problem, too.

TurboTodd

If you are leaking you are leaking Pentosin. Pentosin is nasty stuff and will eat any rubber it comes in contact with. Boost hoses, coolant hoses, rib belt ect.