Do I need a new RMS ?

[Guest]

Having read many a thread on this subject I thought I knew what to look for regarding the dreaded "RMS", and was therefore somewhat shocked when collecting my 18month old car from the OPC after its 24k service to be told that they would like to replace mine [] (under warranty comfortingly......)

My car is garaged every night, and I have never seen even the slightest hint of oil on the floor, nor on inspection can I see any indication a drip forming on the underside of the car. The car has just stood for two weeks whilst I was on holiday and still no sign of oil, which serves to only add to my caution [&:].

I am concerned that my car's resale value will take a hit by an RMS replacement, particulary seeing as I can see no apparent need to complete it now. Is it now policy to replace all RMS's on cars nearing the end of their warranty "just in case", or should I challenge the OPC's replacement eagerness (presumably Porsche GB simply put a cheque in the post, or is that being too suspicious [] - is there any quick check I can carry out myself ?).

 

[tim court]

Blimey! OPC's always tend to be over cautious - but when they are paying for it????

Then again I suppose PGB is???

On the positive side they are replacing it for free.... and you could check clutch condition for free....

On the negative side you would be (if your are honest) honour bound to admit 1 RMS replacement in a selling situation.....

If you crawl under the car and rub your hand where the gearbox mates with the engine you may find a microscopic smear of oil.

 

[NicD]

Ask the OPC to put it on a ramp and show you the leak.

But if you refuse the fix, then you should ask for a letter to say it will be fixed foc for up to say two years.

 

[Rodney Naghar]

I agree with THX911 Get the OPC to replace it.

You should weigh up the factor that if the cost of you replacing the RMS out of warantee is lower than the resale value hit you will get if the new owner knows about it you should not get it done.

But to be honest, how many non-forumite potential Porsche buyers have even heard of the RMS and it's implications? Very few I'd imagine. And if you choose not to tell them......

 

[nemc]

Take up the offer while you can...everyone seems to talk about RMS and from the recommendations I have seen on this forum...buyers should ask about the RMS history!

 

[dawn lang]

With my old boxster I hadn't seen any oil on the driveway either. The OPC told me that the RMS had a very slight weep and replaced it under goodwill.

Just get it done, forget about it and get on with enjoying the car.

For the record - and for anyone searching after i've sold my current boxster, it's not sufffered from RMS! [] Famous last words eh!

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[GreigM]

Can you get a photo of the underside for us all to have a look.

If the OPC recommend replacing it you should get it done, but be prepared for them to then say that the clutch also needs replaced...cynical...moi?

 

[THX911]

ORIGINAL: GreigM

Can you get a photo of the underside for us all to have a look.

If the OPC recommend replacing it you should get it done, but be prepared for them to then say that the clutch also needs replaced...cynical...moi?

It is the best time to replace the clutch (i.e. if it is necessary) as you pretty much don't pay for any labour; it gets done with the RMS labour, which in your case is covered under warranty. Clutch contamination is very rare with RMS but it is possible over time (probably take years) i.e. if you don't attend to the RMS leak.