RMS failure - Early warning signs?

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Would I be right in assuming small oil spots roughly in line with the rear axle and slightly offset to the near side are an early warning sign of RMS failure?

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Bah bloody humbug and happy christmas Don't believe anyone who says tiptronics don't have RMS failures

Ah well, it's only money, I'll get it done when she goes in for service over christmas. Anyone had one done at an indie? I hear the going rate is about £750 at an OPC, how much will it cost me at an indie?

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Thanks Nervy, I feel completely enlightened now

I'm thinking about 400 sovs?

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37K.... Be afraid, be very afraid

Having said that, the main crank seal has been gone on my Primula for two years now with no ill effects whatsoever apart from oil spots on my block paving. However, I'm a little more nervous about oil feed around the bearings on the Porker and a new engine will cost a bit more than replacing my shed, so I'll get it done.

Still cheaper than getting a warranty

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I would say depending on the extra labour involved it would be prudent to replace the seal when you have the clutch changed on a manual, it should only cost a few quid more.

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Here here, they are great cars still. Anyway, I'm sure it won't break the bank to get it fixed at an indie and it's still a lot cheaper than maintaining a Tuscan

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anonymous said:

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Git

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Thanks for that, thinking about it, it could be the problem. When the drops first occured they seemed quite watery and I wasn't convinced it was oil, it was just too thin. I tried the rubbed fingers and even sniffed it. The drips are definitely oil now, so that might fit. She'll be going in for a service over christmas, so I'll get it looked at then.