997 gt3 oil leaks
05-19-2007, 09:11 PM
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997 gt3 oil leaks
is anyone else having oil leaks than the one discussed in the one thread?
i have now lost 3 weeks to repeated repairs of oil leaks... anyone else? TIA
i have now lost 3 weeks to repeated repairs of oil leaks... anyone else? TIA
05-19-2007, 10:44 PM
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I would find the situation totally unacceptable. It is very hard to explain why a RMS would leak on a car with vacuum in the crankcase when the TT likely has positive pressure and has no reported issues of leakage.
05-19-2007, 11:40 PM
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sure, pix would be nice.
are these leaks RMS?
are these leaks RMS?
05-20-2007, 08:57 AM
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mine has a tiny leak. couple drops overnight. Not RMS according to the tech.
05-20-2007, 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Bob Rouleau
mine has a tiny leak. couple drops overnight. Not RMS according to the tech.
i believe there are design flaws.. schatz thought he fixed it first time and he is no slouch. i am really upset, this is a serious problem, there's at least 4 of us now.
just to have something reliable to drive, i bought a strad yesterday. at least then i'll know i won't be driving porsche's loaner
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05-20-2007, 02:02 PM
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I think mine is still leaking btw. I have lots of black powder on my rear bumper.
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05-20-2007, 02:39 PM
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just to have something reliable to drive, i bought a strad yesterday.
05-22-2007, 09:03 AM
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I have noticed a slight leak. I still haven't brought it to my dealer's attention. Personally, I don't think it is a serious issue but then again, if I can get a LWFW out of the deal (the labor), then I would take the car to the dealer.
05-22-2007, 10:23 AM
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Isn't Mobil 1 0W40 wonderfull?
05-22-2007, 12:39 PM
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No leaks here.
Though I do get an occasional puff of blue smoke at startup, which is a common issue with these motors.
Strangely, despite the occasional smoke at startup, I have had very little oil consumption through the breakin procedure. The oil went down one bar, and has now stayed there. Even after some hard track time.
Though I do get an occasional puff of blue smoke at startup, which is a common issue with these motors.
Strangely, despite the occasional smoke at startup, I have had very little oil consumption through the breakin procedure. The oil went down one bar, and has now stayed there. Even after some hard track time.