HI, I'm new into Porsches, just bought last Dec. a C4S 2002 with 57K miles.

And this morning I noticed on my garage floor a small oil stain about the size of a quarter.

I looked underneath the car and I saw oil stains.

Here's some pictures I took.

Can you tell me what problems I have to face with the car

thank you all

Sylvain

2002 C4S

 

I could not see the pictures.
I suggest if you are a diy'er to check for anything loose. If this is really bothering you take it to your mechanic otherwise.
Best of luck.

 

Here is the picture

 

Here is another picture

 

RMS. Get your clutch done while at it.

 

thank you Joel

How much money should I expect to have this fix, let's presume I do the clutch at the same time.

And what about the IMS, can it be done at the same time as prevention?


Thanks

 

I have the same car (2002 C4S with 40K miles), had the same "issue" 6 months ago -> My extended warranty paid for the RMS and the labor (~$1.5K) and I paid for a new clutch, IMS and nuts & bolts (~$700)...

Bonne chance!

 

BTW, to help you figure this out better, see the link below from my mechanic who documented the job:
http://www.realmeangarage.net/images....php?m=t&g=716

 

Replace the IMS bearing with the LN engineering retrofit while your in there. An additional $600 and about an hour labor.

 

You need to take some things into consideration. I used to have a tiny spot between the tranny and engine... You have a mess down there. Did you have a PPI when you bought it?
Labor for RMS is $1200 dealer price. Unless an indy can give you 2 year warranty, I rather go to the dealer. Clutch parts is $550, use it while having the RMS as labor from the RMS includes removing the clutch. If you can swing it, get the LN retrofit for the IMS bearing...

 

Joel thank you for your reply

I will have the car check and will do the necessary including clutch.

You had the same expereience, did you drove the car before to do repairs.

thanks

Sylvain

2002 C4S
2007 Cadillac Escalade
2007 Baja Outlaw 26 496 H.O.
2006 Corvette C6 Conv SOLD
1971 Olds 442 SOLD AND MISSED
1965 Mustang GT SOLD

 

as with any engine oil leak, keep your eyes on the oil level if you plan to drive the car. Some repairs give you time to plan ahead (this one) some others like alternator and water pump, don't.