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Old Jul 13, 2013 | 07:34 AM
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I'm a new 996 owner 2001 C4, I see oil drips on the drive way, I thought only my BMC cars leaked like it a few drops after driving, the pre 60 English cars had no rear main seal, any idea on the 996
 
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Old Jul 13, 2013 | 08:11 AM
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Could be the spark plug tubes. Mine would only leak after i drove the car.
 
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Old Jul 13, 2013 | 09:01 AM
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Drips in the front or drips in the back?
 
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Old Jul 14, 2013 | 10:25 AM
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Drips in the front or drips in the back?
Rear under engine
 
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Old Jul 16, 2013 | 09:18 AM
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Check between the engine and transmission. If it's there, it's a IMS bearing, or rear main seal. Probably IMS, unless it has been changed.
 
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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 11:53 AM
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not good news. rms or ims leaks should be fixed. it's about $1200 and you need a good shop to do it right using a special tool to line up the seal
 
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Better to find a leaky IMS seal, than a broken IMS bearing. Not cheap, but not the end of the world. Be glad you caught it in time.
 
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