Freshly rebuilt Porsche 911 3.2 leaking oil? Caveat?

[Carreraman]

Hi! IM looking at a 1984 3.2 Carrera which has recently had a full rebuild with Top end heads etc - but the seller ( who seems like an honest chap btw)
tells me there is a little leakage which according to him might be because of the fully synthetic Oil - and switching to semi-synth or mineral could be a way to tighten it according to him.

He is not making excuses, just telling it as it is. Is this a big worry ? Or normal? Caveat emptor?

Thanks!

[Carreraman]

Cupramax said:

Is an oil leak normal? No sure if serious....

Its fairly normal on porsche engines but it could be something entirely trivial, or something more serious..

[Carreraman]

wemorgan said:

oil leak, or oil burn? Quite a difference.

I think he referred to it as sweating a bit, Ill ring him up and ask him to elaborate.

[Carreraman]

fk it, I bought it. 20 grand.

[Carreraman]

a few drops every now and then underneath the middle when its warm, seller thinks there might be a slight seal leak somewhere.
Engine is strong and freshly rebuilt, fully synthetic oil.

Dansk exhaust, new Bilstein HD/Turbo shocks all around, Yokohama advan sport 105 new tyres all around.
Gearbox rebuild 1500 miles ago, Engine 1300 miles since rebuild, new clutch.

150k Miles, 1984 3.2.

[Carreraman]

[Carreraman]

[Carreraman]

Turbo chairs? I don't know lol

[Carreraman]

Bit late for that now lol, THAT being said - its only done like a few thousand miles after the rebuild.
Perhaps just let it warm up properly and give it some long summer drives with the occational caning for a few thousand miles more?

[Carreraman]

olly22n said:

Carreraman said:

Bit late for that now lol, THAT being said - its only done like a few thousand miles after the rebuild.
Perhaps just let it warm up properly and give it some long summer drives with the occasional caning for a few thousand miles more?

It will be run in by now, esp if just a top end. Drop the oil if it has not been done already since the rebuild and then drive it as normal. These engines thrive on use and revs once warm.

It was completely rebuilt! U recommend another oil bleed and change then?

[Carreraman]

So would it be best to just stick with the oil used since the rebuild, or completely change it?

[Carreraman]

olly22n said:

Carreraman said:

It was completely rebuilt! U recommend another oil bleed and change then?

Not another, I said if it hasn't had an oil change since the rebuild, then do one. If it has then just enjoy the car.

Alright mate, thanks for the advice! Stick with the same oil type?