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Progress! RMS is definitely seeping oil. I may swap that out too before I close it back up.
I’m currently working on fabricating the cam locking tools, after which point I will do the actual bearing swap. Clutch is low but still has some life left in it. I’m trying to avoid dumping too much money into this before I know if the engine will survive, so I’m probably going to leave that for another day. 🤞🤞
Someone was in there before, which I assume you've already figured out. I'm guessing the IMS flange was also removed and resealed by the copious amount of sealant on everything. Obviously whatever they did it didn't help with how much oil the engine is leaking.
Looks like your clutch might have some oil splashes. If that's the case, it will not last there much more before starting to slip real bad.
I had similar issue due to the RMS oil leak. New clutch gives you peace of mind - to save money now, consider getting used full set with flywheel (since it does look pretty bad at least from the surface and can't be resurfaced).
Someone was in there before, which I assume you've already figured out. I'm guessing the IMS flange was also removed and resealed by the copious amount of sealant on everything. Obviously whatever they did it didn't help with how much oil the engine is leaking.
Interesting. That gunk did look a little suspicious. Can’t wait to see what kind of bearing is in there.
Looks like your clutch might have some oil splashes. If that's the case, it will not last there much more before starting to slip real bad.
I had similar issue due to the RMS oil leak. New clutch gives you peace of mind - to save money now, consider getting used full set with flywheel (since it does look pretty bad at least from the surface and can't be resurfaced).
That’s an interesting idea. Is eBay the place to search for things like that?
That’s an interesting idea. Is eBay the place to search for things like that?
Most likely scrap yards is the place to find a used clutch and flywheel package. eBay is possibility as well - I have never searched used parts other places than UK based Douglas Valley Breakers. https://www.douglasvalley.co.uk/pres...he-boxster-986
Is the idea now, that his engine was designed for a dual row but someone put a single row in? I'm confused. All that sealant is disappointing.
IMHO, this appears to be the original factory dual row bearing, but at some point a mechanic pulled the IMS bearing flange and attempted to reseal it to prevents leaks judging for the extra sealant that is present around the edges.
Getting back to this today. I am about to try to pull the bearing. I have a pilot bearing puller attachment and a slide hammer. Is this a horrible idea to use a slide hammer as gently as possible to remove the old bearing? I have an alternative approach if absolutely necessary, using a bolt & pipe to slowly back the bearing out using the pilot bearing puller attachment, but I haven’t yet been able to find a bolt/nut with the proper size/thread pitch.
Well I broke down and bought the dang LN tools. Feel like I spent about that much already trying *not* to buy them. 🤦♂️
In any case, from the back, the bearing looks pristine and spins smoothly. So, maybe my issues really do stem from chains/guides after all? Will know better once it’s out.
Basically, what you have is a "roller"; while it still runs, the engine is done, and the car's value is the same as one without an engine. At best, you should be looking at getting a couple grand out of what is left.
totally agree, needs an engine rebuild which is more expensive than what a GOOD 2000 is worth, just advertise it as such, should be able to get 3500 for it still running if it is in good shape
03-28-2023, 03:44 PM
