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Well upon further investigation (crawling aound on by garage floor with work light and mirror in hand), the oil leak I believed to be at the valve cover is actually at the return oil tube. Researching this further I found that the general opinion is that a few drips isn't major, more of a nuisance. Aside from that, it also seems that the fix is pretty straight forward using an expandable oil return tube as discussed at Pelican Parts and "101 Projects for your Porsche". Has anyone done this fix? Comments on how "easy" it really is? Thanks,
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I'm a new 1986 911 owner, here's some info from the research I've done. Yearly oil change about $200 at the dealer based on the vehicle's records, if you do it yourself aprox $100 in oil (10 litres at $10/litre) plus the cost of the filter($?.??). Tires, approx $250-$300 each. There have been cases of valve guide wear with the 3.2 litre engine, check for noisy valves, ask your local Porsche shop for estimate. Replacing the valve covers with turbo valve covers (thicker and more ridgid), part cost approx $200 if you do it yourself, otherwise ask your shop for an estimate. Engine tear down and resealing, the mechanic who regularly serviced the car I purchased said that its not a matter of if, but a matter of when (another Porsche mechanic I spoke to while researching my purchase, said at approx 200,000 km), at a cost of about $8000. Again, discuss this with your local shop. My sources (other than the mechanics); "101 Projects for your Porsche 911" and "Porsche 911 Performance Handbook. I'd also appreciate any comments on this topic.
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Thanks for helpful replies.
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My recently purchased 1986 911 3.2 Carrera was leak free prior to my storage this winter, when after a few weeks in my unheated garage (temperatures reaching -30 C, -22 F) I noticed a small leak under the lower valve cover. The leak was actually in the form of a line corresponding to the valve cover's seam. It's been off and on, maybe a table spoon or two worth over a month's time. I've heard of this with some motorcycle air cooled engines. Is this common, am I looking at new valve covers(stiffer turbo covers), replacing the seal, ... Thoughts?