Possible leak from IMS, what to do ?
11-25-2018, 06:23 AM
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Possible leak from IMS, what to do ?
Hi guys I have a question. I have 2008 cayman base with the 2.7 M97 engine and I put it up in the air and saw a little oil by the transmission and engine block area. I decided to take transmission down and believe that the slow leak might be coming from the IMS. ( will post pics later).
What can I do since this IMS has the big nut and are supposed to be non- serviceable? Can I take just the three bolts and flange cover out and maybe replace a seal without worrying about the timing?
Please any input would be awesome. THANKS
What can I do since this IMS has the big nut and are supposed to be non- serviceable? Can I take just the three bolts and flange cover out and maybe replace a seal without worrying about the timing?
Please any input would be awesome. THANKS
11-26-2018, 06:37 AM
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Hi guys I have a question. I have 2008 cayman base with the 2.7 M97 engine and I put it up in the air and saw a little oil by the transmission and engine block area. I decided to take transmission down and believe that the slow leak might be coming from the IMS. ( will post pics later).
What can I do since this IMS has the big nut and are supposed to be non- serviceable? Can I take just the three bolts and flange cover out and maybe replace a seal without worrying about the timing?
Please any input would be awesome. THANKS
What can I do since this IMS has the big nut and are supposed to be non- serviceable? Can I take just the three bolts and flange cover out and maybe replace a seal without worrying about the timing?
Please any input would be awesome. THANKS
11-26-2018, 11:18 PM
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Hi guys I have a question. I have 2008 cayman base with the 2.7 M97 engine and I put it up in the air and saw a little oil by the transmission and engine block area. I decided to take transmission down and believe that the slow leak might be coming from the IMS. ( will post pics later).
What can I do since this IMS has the big nut and are supposed to be non- serviceable? Can I take just the three bolts and flange cover out and maybe replace a seal without worrying about the timing?
Please any input would be awesome. THANKS
What can I do since this IMS has the big nut and are supposed to be non- serviceable? Can I take just the three bolts and flange cover out and maybe replace a seal without worrying about the timing?
Please any input would be awesome. THANKS
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11-29-2018, 04:10 PM
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Verify if the cams need to be locked before removing the IMS seal. Removal may allow a timing shift which you don't want. Are you sure it isn't the Rear Main Seal that is leaking? The M97 requires splitting the case (disassembly) to remove the IMS
12-03-2018, 03:57 PM
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It’s probably the RMS(rear main seal). Pretty common to weep(over serviced maybe). If it’s just a small weep and not actively leaking I’d just continue driving it till you need a new clutch or drop transmission for some other reason.
Its supposed to be fairly cheap and easy to replace once you have access to it. Expense from the shop is the transmission drop.
Its supposed to be fairly cheap and easy to replace once you have access to it. Expense from the shop is the transmission drop.
