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Old 04-17-2014, 03:51 PM
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SO I have a little leak- maybe 2-3 drops a day from the case halves- not sure if this is something I can do much about- and i DON'T want to pull the engine or crack the case to do it- just curious if there's any solutions out there? my car doesn't burn any oil or smoke at all so I really don't have any reason to get inside the motor right now.
Old 04-17-2014, 05:14 PM
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It's almost certainly not from the case halves. Follow the oil trail north....most likely RMS, oil return tube, or something on top of the engine.
Old 04-17-2014, 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by NP993
It's almost certainly not from the case halves. Follow the oil trail north....most likely RMS, oil return tube, or something on top of the engine.
Will do- I need to get the engine tray off and get this up in the air to figure out- it's a very very Small amount, but I'd like to fix it
Old 05-11-2014, 12:12 PM
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Just wanted to post the follow-up. About a week after my initial post about the right valve cover gasket leaking...an oil spot appeared under the left valve cover gasket...it decided to leak too! I thought that was weird timing. Anyway, I took it to my independent mechanic and they replaced both gaskets. And they did NOT have to drain the oil...they had just done the oil about 500 miles prior. All is well in again.
Old 05-11-2014, 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Allen
Just wanted to post the follow-up. About a week after my initial post about the right valve cover gasket leaking...an oil spot appeared under the left valve cover gasket...it decided to leak too! I thought that was weird timing. Anyway, I took it to my independent mechanic and they replaced both gaskets. And they did NOT have to drain the oil...they had just done the oil about 500 miles prior. All is well in again.
What was the bill for gasket replacement?
Old 05-11-2014, 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Allen
I took it to my independent mechanic and they replaced both gaskets.
Allen,

Who is your wrench in Birmingham? I have friend in Tuscaloosa who is looking for a good shop.

Thanks,
Terry
Old 05-12-2014, 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by L23FPorsche
What was the bill for gasket replacement?
Total for parts & labor was ~$375.

Originally Posted by TMc993
Allen,

Who is your wrench in Birmingham? I have friend in Tuscaloosa who is looking for a good shop.

Thanks,
Terry
That's a no brainer...Eurasian Auto Service in Birmingham. My car has never been anywhere else....very highly recommend these guys


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