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Originally Posted by robertmark
My 2006 997 is showing some slight oil seepage from the RMS. I change oil every 2000 miles to inspect the oil filter for metal shavings from IMS. I have never found any shavings to date. Also, I am at 34,000 miles on the car. If the RMS is leaking, can this cause me issues with the IMS, or are they two separate animals? Repair shop is suggesting replacing both seals with an upgrade in ceramic at a cost of $2,600. All thoughts or experiences are welcomed. Thanks Guys!!
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If your RMS is seeping, sooner or later it is going to get a whole lot worse. The updated PTFE seal is only a $20 item, but requires a special tool to install it properly (it can be done without the tool, but most do not get it in correctly, leading to more leaks), and the removal of the clutch and flywheel just to get at it.
If you are going this deep, it make no sense to not update the IMS bearing as well, as most of the costs to do this is just getting at it, exactly like the RMS.