New RMS TSB come out today

[Mother]

Mine's in the third RMS replacement as we speak.  Apparently it's leaking out of the bolts this time.  My service advisor told me that there are new (second set) bolts that Porsche just sent to the dealerships, but no TSB on them.

Can anyone confirm?

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Is it leaking from the Crankshaft halves or INS? The crankshaft are new type also.

You would have to get the number from them to compare.

The new bolts I installed for the INS (Intermediate shaft seal) are:

#900-385-275-09 INS Housing.

I have just removed them on mine (2001) and don't understand why there changing the bolts since the seal is what prevents the oil from getting to the bolts.

If it's leaking from the INS make sure that you are using the new housing with the new sealing ring (orange color).

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Whoops! My mistake I looked closer and the INS bolts do need to be sealed.

[Scouser]

And just for clarification, they are IMS (InterMediat Shaft) bolts not INS bolts.

[Rob in WA]

I had it done in October of last year so they put coated bolts on then. My service advisor is telling there are NEW bolts (this year?).

[Loren]

I had it done in October of last year so they put coated bolts on then.  My service advisor is telling there are NEW bolts (this year?).

Rob,

Can you look on your invoice and see what the part number for the bolts they used last year and part numbers for this year?

[Rob in WA]

No problem, as soon as I get her back.

[Mother]

And just for clarification, they are IMS (InterMediat Shaft) bolts not INS bolts.

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touché

[Rob in WA]

Just got her back after being in for over a week. In addition to the RMS leak they fixed the hardtop squeaks. It's totally silent now, but they scratched up the back of the car. I drove straight back and showed my service advisor, he says they can buff them out.

He also doesn't know what he the hell he's talking about with the RMS bolts - same part # as last time:

999-073-092-09

[JimPDX]

I am looking for the IMS new housing number and seal number along with any info on removing and installing the INS.

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There was a change made to the IMS seal, crankshaft gear, flange and chain in Sept 2000 production. Some of the old parts are not available anymore and you can't mix most of the parts. This is covered in detail in TSB 10/00 1551 New Drive Chain and Seal for Intermediate Shaft (dated 11-10-00). R&R the seal (if you have the right parts) also requires several special tools. IMHO... unless you have the TSB, tools and workshop manual - you may not want to tackle this.

Loren...

Is there a new TSB and if so is it posted yet? I did a quick look and didn't see it...

Thx...

Jim

A - Toothed segment with hexagon-head bolt M 12 x 50 No. 9538/1

B - Socket wrench No. 9110

C - Retaining device No. 9642

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[Loren]

:lol: this post started last July...

It was new then.

[JimPDX]

:lol:  this post started last July...

It was new then.

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I know it started in July -- is that the latest one to your knowledge then?

Thx

[Loren]

Yes.

[JimPDX]

Yes.

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Thx Loren...