tominboise

2006 Cayman S, manual transmission, 62k miles, autox and hill climb car.
I have the transmission out of the car to do a clutch replacement. The RMS has a lot of grunge around it but not really leaking per se. Would you replace this proactively or leave it?

jscott82

It's so cheap and easy, replace it every time you have the opritunity.

KevinGross

Agreed!

Anthonyr105

When my shop did mine they said if they aren't leaking at this point they don't touch it. Mine had a slight leak when the clutch was done so it was replaced. Now I have the tiniest drip on my trans with the new seal.
Good luck!

tominboise

Thanks for all the replies. I have cleaned the area and will replace the RMS. I don't plan on opening up the IMS at this point, as it is dry on the outside.

Anthonyr105

Good call. To remove the IMS seal you need to lock the cams or bad things can happen

tominboise

I completed the RMS replacement, along with the new AASCO flywheel and Sachs clutch and pressure plate. Car is back together and so far seems to work beautifully. Some additional gear noise in the car at times, but the clutch feel is way lighter and the car seems to be quicker on acceleration - I have just taken one short test drive to make sure all was well and nothing fell off.