911 996 rms

[Gary1320]

i'm looking at changing the rear main seal on my 2002 996 i have all the tools and access to a ramp,is this quite a straight forward job and is there any step by step guide to this job' i'm quite competant to do this job having worked fo a specialised mercedes benz truck dealer for the last 10 years.

[RFM]

Welcome, have you already tried the search button? This item has already been discussed many times.

[Gary1320]

Thanks for the reply i will try the search,its my first time on here thanks again

[logray]

These are for a boxster but nearly identical procedure for the 996.

transmission removal

http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Boxster_Tech/44-TRANS-Clutch/44-TRANS-Clutch.htm

clutch/flywheel/main seal

http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Boxster_Tech/44-TRANS-Clutch/44-TRANS-Clutch.htm

[holden997]

These are for a boxster but nearly identical procedure for the 996.

transmission removal

http://www.pelicanpa...RANS-Clutch.htm

clutch/flywheel/main seal

http://www.pelicanpa...RANS-Clutch.htm

Caution: with the new PFTE seal (997 101 212 01), according to the WSM, it must be dry fitted (no oil, grease or lubrication). It will destroy the seal.

I'm in the process of developing a RMS seal tool for the DIYers, should be ready in a week or so.

[logray]

Home made RMS tool:

http://reutterwerk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18315

[Gary1320]

I've been told by a local porsche specialist and there is no new type seal is this correct,

I've been told by a local porsche specialist and there is no new type seal is this correct,

I've just found a later type double lip seal part number 99710121200 will this fit into a 2002 996 where it is advertised it says so,I'm not sure if the local specialist know his stuff.

Edited February 28, 2012 by Gary1320

[logray]

The original 986 and 996 (first made around 1997) seal has been revised many many times since then..

The latest one I believe is from around 2005-2008ish and is the PTFE seal. Came off the cayenne or cayman if I remember right.

The part number may have been revsied since then, but the seal is the same.

Just be sure to buy the part from a dealer or reputable sources and you will be getting the latest one.

For the 996, this is the latest p/n avialable and the one you should be using.

99710121201

Edited February 28, 2012 by logray

[Gary1320]

Thanks logray think I'm on the right track now

[fpb111]

You also might want to read through this thread. It gets interesting ~ post #33

http://www.renntech.org/forums/topic/40538-casper-labs-ceramic-ims-bearing/page__st__20