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  1. My point is a few drops of oil on the ground does not make it an RMS leak - so isn't the cost irrelevant at this point?

    There is no way to tell where the oil leak is coming from without looking closer. There are other areas that can leak that are not RMS or IMS.

    If you don't feel comfortable looking closer or have the tools then find a good Porsche shop that can have a look for you.

    Where are you located?

    I'm in Columbus Ohio. I have an appointment in 2 weeks, but was trying to prepare myself for what it may cost. The local PCA chapter is holding a tech inspection prior to a driver's event. I can't do the DE, but I'm still taking advantage of their inspection.

    I may be able to scoot a camera under the car without crawling under it. Going to try that tonight.

    So if it is a RMS, what does that typically cost?

  2. I asked some of these questions but on the wrong forum.

    How can I tell if it is the RMS? (I can't get it to the dealer for a few weeks)

    Is there a place to see pics of the underside of the car to help me figure out if it is a RMS?

    What is the typical cost to replace a RMS?

    Is there any real harm if it isn't fixed? (leaking about the size of a quarter at the moment)

    What else IMS, clutch, etc. should I consider having done while they are in there?

    There doesn't seem to be anything wrong with the clutch, but I read the boards.

    Thanks,

    Doug

    1999 Carrera Cabriolet (Arctic Silver)

    6 speed

    38K miles

    Take a picture of the underside of the car where it is leaking. A spot the size of a quarter could be many things that are not RMS.

    I will try, but I don't really have the garage space or stands to get under the car.

    What about my other questions? Any input is appreciated.

  3. I asked some of these questions but on the wrong forum.

    How can I tell if it is the RMS? (I can't get it to the dealer for a few weeks)

    Is there a place to see pics of the underside of the car to help me figure out if it is a RMS?

    What is the typical cost to replace a RMS?

    Is there any real harm if it isn't fixed? (leaking about the size of a quarter at the moment)

    What else IMS, clutch, etc. should I consider having done while they are in there?

    There doesn't seem to be anything wrong with the clutch, but I read the boards.

    Thanks,

    Doug

    1999 Carrera Cabriolet (Arctic Silver)

    6 speed

    38K miles

  4. So what is a reasonable price to replace a RMS? I just noticed some oil spots on the garage floor. Reading all the forums, I suspect it's a RMS. The spot is about the size of a quarter. The RMS was replaced in 2001 by the original owner. I'm not sure of the mileage at that point but I'm guessing <10K.

    If it is the RMS, what else should be replaced while they are in there?

    Could this be the result of teaching my son how to drive a stick shift and he is having the typical issues?

    1999 996 Cabriolet

    38K miles

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