Where to look for RMS??

[BoxSinit]

Hi guys, I appreciated any info where to look visually (Pics) for a RMS leak. I had a RMS leak in the first 1.5k in my Box S now(48.5k). The oil leaked into the clutch componets and the clutch started to slip and get stuck in gear. The car seems to be headed in that same direction once again (clutch slipping). I wonder if this is the same problem because I am pretty good driver as far as operating a manual transmission correctly. Thanks.

[adsach]

I just changed my 2000S clutch at 48.7K after having an RMS leak in the 1st 5 K that did NOT affect my clutch. The clutch was fully worn out and starting to slip in 3rd gear.

I got over 110,ooo miles on the clutch in my Nissan Sentra(daily driver before the Boxster). The only clutch abuse My Boxster got was in the last week before I changed it when I 'laid scratch' twice for about 3 feet.

Curiously, the new clutch(genuine Porsche) is much less stiff than the old clutch. The factory clutch had always taken a fair amount of leg muscle. I am assuming this is due to weaker 'fingers' in the pressure plate. If I were to make a wild speculation, I would guess the clutch is 'easier' because the Cayenne might now share a clutch with the 996/Boxster S.

sorry - no RMS picture

[BoxSinit]

I just changed my 2000S clutch at 48.7K after having an RMS leak in the 1st 5 K that did NOT affect my clutch. The clutch was fully worn out and starting to slip in 3rd gear.

This was the the case for me. In fact, the clutch (not sure exactly which part) and the RMS was covered under warranty. I'll find out whats going on tomorrow since my car will be going in for service.

[Loren]

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[Tool Pants]

Look - no leaks.

[PTEC]

After 48,000 miles its probably just the clutch being worn. You can get 100,000 miles on a nissan clutch... you wont on a Boxster.

Chances are... if you're rear main was leaking enough to affect your clutch you would definately see oil spots on the ground under the middle of the car, towards the rear.