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Is this an RMS leak?

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2000 Carrera 6 Speed...

Went out on a Poker Run yesterday with the local chapter and had a blast. I jacked the car up today to take the wheels off for a good cleaning and wax and noticed an oil leak, then quickly turned to find a decent patch on the garage floor. Hadn't had any leak up until now. Does this look like an RMS?

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Thanks for the welcome...I've been dreading a post like this.

Looks pretty heavy doesn't it? I thought RMS leaks were a little smaller than that. My oil level is still perfect though.

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The problem is that when it is leaking that much it might just let go and dump all of your oil in seconds.

If it was 2 or 3 drops per day I wouldn't worry - but one of those seals is almost out.

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The problem is that when it is leaking that much it might just let go and dump all of your oil in seconds.

If it was 2 or 3 drops per day I wouldn't worry - but one of those seals is almost out.

Hello, what was the issue ? You put great picture, I have the exact same problem, I really wonder what is it and if it's a big issue.

Thanks,

Alex

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Alex,

I replied to your PM, but for the benefit of the others I'll post here as well.

The pictures I took were on the first day I discovered the leak. The leak actually diminished from that day forward, but I still had the RMS, clutch and IMS bearing replaced at my local independent shop. It cost me $2,400, parts and labor.

My guess is that the leak started because the engine was "lugged". I let my son shift in the neighborhood and he went from 2nd to 5th. It may have significantly disturbed the seal and then the seal settled back into place. Just my guess based any unusual activity and the fact that the leak decreased significantly over time.

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