... because after time, oil on the flywheel will damage the dual ma$$ elastometer.
If the IMS bearing is leaking, which is the worst scenario, the oil will have a rotten smell.
If it smells like oil, or doesn't have a discernible odor, most likely it'll be the RMS and the leak will be visible under the center of the engine right at the bell housing's lowest point.
It could look somewaht like this:
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To replace the RMS (it's a $20 part) it requires that the tech drop the transmission and remove the clutch and flywheel, exposing the RMS and IMS bearing housing.
At this point people generally replace the RMS and do the IMS bearing retrofit, check the flywheel and replace the clutch.
Most of the cost is labor.
Check with your dealer or independent tech if they have installed the IMS bearing retrofits and to give you an estimate for the complete job.
Happy Boxstering,
Pedro
Pedro Bonilla1998 Boxster 986 - 311,000+ miles:
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