Oil leaks on 993's..any thoughts as to cost to repair etc

[Teddy Bass]

have some oil leaking from my 993. mileage 62k, FSH.. is 11 years old and i hear some of the pipes begin to deteriorate at this stage..any thoughts or experiences from anyone welcomed

Edited by Teddy Bass on Wednesday 4th April 21:18

[BliarOut]

993? Oil leak? Sorry, I can't help, mine's a 996

[Pickled Piper]

You will need to be more specific. The oil leak(s) could be all manner of things i.e valve covers, cam chain cover or even one of the oil filters. I suggest getting your garage to take of the engine undertray and inspec tit carefully.

pp

[nel]

What oil are you using in the engine? Mine developed leaks at the valve covers at around 50 k miles when I made the mistake of using 0W-40 Mobil 1. They don't like that thin stuff. I had the valve cover gaskets done when the engine was out to do the clutch and have stuck to 5W-40 - no problems since then.

As suggested above, best thing is to get your handy porsche man to take the undertray off and determine where the leak is coming from.

[riccardo9990]

hi
just had my 996 oil leak fixed from local garage. mine to was old pipes and seals. cost £600. where are you based?

[nel]

BliarOut said:

993? Oil leak? Sorry, I can't help, mine's a 996

Oi smarty pants - no need to be smug! But it is true that 996s don't leak oil from the same places as 993s....

[sleep envy]

BliarOut said:

993? Oil leak? Sorry, I can't help, mine's a 996

oil separator?

[BliarOut]

sleep envy said:

BliarOut said:

993? Oil leak? Sorry, I can't help, mine's a 996

oil separator?

Mine doesn't leak...... Now

[sleep envy]

at least your engine bay won't go rusty

[evil jack]

Teddy Bass said:

have some oil leaking from my 993. mileage 62k, FSH.. is 11 years old and i hear some of the pipes begin to deteriorate at this stage..any thoughts or experiences from anyone welcomed

Edited by Teddy Bass on Wednesday 4th April 21:18

Oil filter(s) (corroded) or rocker covers (gaskets, but replace the cover too) are the most common causes. Either will cost you next to nothing to fix.

It's a 993. Don't worry about it.

[wildoliver]

Welcome to the wonderful world of 964 ownership It's a family thing

[Teddy Bass]

Oil I have put in to top up was mobil 1 0W-40 per porsche service centre reccomendation. Agreed think best call is to get it on a hoist and check tray etc..have a good look to see where coming from. will let know cost of repair when i get the word from the garage..fingers crossed!!