[TibetanT]

Dalton_:

First and foremost, " Welcome "to Porsche ownership and the Pelican clan!

Second, I really don't want to sound harsh here, but if you bought a Porsche hoping to fix things cheaply, you bought the wrong car.

Nothing on a Porsche is cheap, and if you fix it cheaply, you will regret it. Now, as for the OPRV, buy a new one or find one on Ebay since there you should be able to find a good used one for $100.00 or less shipped.

Post pictures of the engine compartment and anything else that helps us on this end to help you. Otherwise, we all are just guessing at what might actually be your problem.

Also, a Porsche 944 should not leak any oil, period! These are some of the best built, so if you have an oil leak it is best to 1)track down the leak and fix it, or 2) part out the car if the engine is beyond repair. Listen to me now and believe me later, you do NOT want to drive a 944 that leaks oil.

Did your car come with any records? Maintenance records go a long way in telling you what exactly needs to be worked on next. The factory manuals are your best resource for working on these cars. The Haynes manual is considered "okay" because it does cover the necessary maintenance areas and has some good pictures describing the work needing to be done.

Another resource for your car is, Clarks-Garage , their website has very good information about the 944, and also use the "search" function above which helps you find information quickly on this site.

If I were you, I would start with the basics and make sure all the other components are in good working order before you start throwing money at this car. Ask me how I know this?

Hope this helps, and I do hope you can find the problem so you can enjoy a Porsche.