OK, Stupid question. I just had my 45k (48k on 2003 cab) service done and the dealer is offering to fix it under warranty. I haven't noticed any signs of RMS (leaks, drips, etc.). I'm just paranoid that if it doesn't really need to be replaced and the dealer is just looking to get money from Porsche that I might be opening myself up for future issues and I will have to pay for those out of pocket.(Warranty ends at 50k)
Thanks,
Jeff

 

If it's under warranty why not get it fixed? The lastest and greatest seal is proving to be very reliable so chances are you won't have another leak after this. Had mine done around 32K (under warranty) and they also changed the IMS. The service manager said that they aren't seeing any come back with the new 997 seals. Just my .02.

 

You were right stupid question, get it fixed!

 

No, don't get it fixed, Duh

 

While they are in there fixing it, have them check your clutch out and tell you how it looks. At 50k, it might only have little life left on it.

 

I've read that a lightweight flywheel will reduce the chance of this happening again...

 

Get it fixed and as others have suggested, this would be a good time to have the clutch repalced (if needed) as you'll save a lot of labour $.

Stan

 

Get it done while the car is under warranty,it's $$ under youre planning on a transplant...

 

Actually, it is not a stupid question at all. The RMS repair is a big job. The RMS fix doesn't always work, even with the GT3 part. Confirm with the dealer that you actually have the leak first. If not, and Porsche mechanics will back me up on this, don't do it.

 

You have 2000 miles of warranty remaining, do it and have them install a clutch while their in there!!!!

They should not charge anything for the labor.

 

I think you have a valid point, a tech could damage something now that will cost you later. If it a'int broke, dont fix it.

 

I had the same concern with mine so I contacted two Porsche master technicians (one who owns his own shop) and both said that the new 997 seal is working very well. They had no vested interest in this since I was going to bring it to the dealership for it to be done under warranty. The part # is: 997-101-212-0. Remember that once out of warranty, it will cost you about $900 to get it fixed, so get it done while PCNA is still footing the bill.
Good advice on the clutch; if they tell you it's at less than 50%, replace it for cost of parts alone since the clutch and flywheel have to come off anyway to fix your seal.

 

theres a tech from brandywine on here that posted "if it aint broke, leave it alone"... tuff call.

 

Thanks for confirming that it wasn't a stupid question. I thought that I read read enough posts here and on Rennlist that with such a big job it is not a bulletproof solution. I also appreciate that if I don't get it fixed now and it really starts leaking, I would have to pay out of pocket.

Speaking to some owners locally, I think the dealer is reputable and is not just looking to bill PCNA for the work and I will get the repair done.

BTW: What should I expect to pay for a Clutch while they are doing the RMS?

Thanks to everyone for your input!

 

Plus, if it leaks again, after the repairs are done and after the warranty runs out, you have better chances at gaining help from Porsche if its needed to be done again.

factory clutch kit is $650ish