What is this part leaking on my boxster 3.2

[cromaloop]

Can anyone tell me what that is thats leaking ive never come across anything like it before on a car

[cromaloop]

Supposedly done 35k ago although the invoice is a bit vague and cannot find the seals to buy seperate just seem to be a full kit at around £600

[cd1957]

Hi the seal comes pre fitted to the endplate housing.
The cost of endplate is around £98.00 plus new bolts and centre nut, from any opc.

Make sure people that are working on the car have replaced it before.The engine needs to be pinned and tensioners removed.

Chris

[cromaloop]

Thanks Chris could the centre nut be loosened a little to seal the centre as it appears to be from there and if not fully released can.i avoid fixing the timing
Thanks

[ooid]

hmm it's a bit playing with the fire there, known and very sensitive area, to be checked/fixed someone who really knows what he/she is doing and done several times before.

Google "IMS lawsuit"

[Pope]

To truly find the source of the leak get it washed off thoroughly, apply a leak detector spray (powder) and run it up; you'll have to refit the flywheel but assuming it's a manual you can start it without the transmission installed. It will be loud being as you have the exhaust off (though you could refit it) but you may find it's a leaking case join rather than the flange or seals.

The alternative is replacing the RMS; IMS flange; nuts; bolts and seals all at the same time (the flange bolt holes go right through the case into wet areas). Also the threads must be 100% cleanand dry and new 'sealed' bolts used to ensure the best chance of no repeat failures.

By the looks of it it was done correctly last time - new (later) type RMS; new E10 cross bolts etc...