996 Turbo Tiptronic Gasket Leak

[richardc2cab]

Ok so lets continue as the objective is to resolve this in an effective team manner (marking the thread as solved is somewhat incorrect as yet it hasn't been).

An update is the Gaskets arrived from the US today and the car has gone to Sportec, Switzerland. The mechanic has never done this before but is super competent but notes it is possible without the engine out but not sure how long. I will be changing the transmission mount as well to the 997 part as I would guess this is partly responsible as a cause in the first instance. Hopefully all done by Friday. Also plan to change the Tip Gearbox oil filter if possible.

[JFP in PA]

The other thread was not marked solved, it was locked by the site owner after the postings went off topic and became personal in nature. Keep this thread on topic and unemotional and it will stay active...............

[wvicary]

After reading your other topic I would be very surprised if one or both gaskets of the intermediate plate are leaking but have seen fluid migration through the bolt threads often caused by heat cycling. I would recommend throughly cleaning the area, removing the bolts one at a time, cleaning the thread of bolts and case then using an anaerobic type sealant on the threads and torquing to proper specs. Also verify the transmission vent is free and fluid level correct.

[richardc2cab]

tx. the area has been fully steam cleaned and evaluated and both gaskets are indeed leaking and I'll advise sportec to reassemble with the appropriate type of thread sealant

[richardc2cab]

Ok so all solved, the smaller gasket was broken, Sportec changed Gaskets, Gearbox oil & filter and fitted the improved 997 tip transmission mount, still cost around $3,000 all in without the engine coming out

[Loren]

Glad you got it sorted. :thumbup:

[richardc2cab]

So am I, let's continue enhancing teamwork around here please ...