OIL Leak Oh My God

[Guest]

Drove My new purchase A 911 964 Carrera 2 down From Scotland 64,000 miles full service history dry weather use only 2 owners 1990 H reg Guards red Black leather Turbo 18" alloys Hpi Clear Millage Verified Last owner 5,000 miles in last 7 years Major sevice last week sailed through MOT Last week what a find it looks mint could not fault it. I sold My 03 Boxster s for it. Anyway drove back to the north east 200miles last saturday Put it in the garage and thats were its been since last week-end . I decided to take it out to-night to my horror there was about half a pint of oil from the back end just in front of the back wheels very clear watery oil my oil pressure reads in between 0 and 1 at idle and when accelerating goes up to 4 and a half tried to read the dip stick but could not make it out its so clear it looked like it was half an inch above the bottom groove. the previous owner had an oil leak 6 month ago directly after a service and got less and less daily and stopped Leaking all together . my heart is missing beats i can feel a massive bill coming i only drove my boxster s 80 mile and my RMS went I FEEL SICK And DISSAPOINTED GUTTED.

REGARDS
BLACK BOX

 

[Dave Wilkinson]

Paul,

Oil in front of the right rear wheel means you have a leak around the oil thermostat. It may be just unions weeping and may possibly be fixed by tightening up the clamps. If it's more inboard from the sharksfin it may be the power steering pump oil seal. That's at the back of the engine on the right hand side and not a big deal to fix.

I'm sure you know to only check the poil level when it's at running temperature, 'stat open and on level ground. The dash gauge should give you a good indication (somewhere between half and full) but it's essential to check that the dipstick agrees no and then!!

Oil pressure sounds a tad low but passable. I've seen tickover pressure less than 1 when really hot (9 to 10 o'clock on the dial) but otherwise rarely less. 4.5 to 5 is pretty normal - most seem to hit 5 at much over 3000 revs.

Don't panic!! Most 964s drop a little oil but the expensive drips come from the engine. Many find that the leaks reduce as you drive it more - they don't like sitting around doing nothing.

Hope that helps.

Regards

Dave

 

[Guest]

Cheer's Dave

I got it booked into a Inde mid morning tommorow I don't think I'll get much sleep Tonight fingers crossed its minor I'll let you know you don't realise how much it means when people give there input to a novice like me this is what i joined this club for thanks for your views and excuse my spelling

thanks again
Paul

 

[colinb1]

Paul - you mentioned that you drove back to the North East. I am also in the North East (Washington, Tyne & Wear) and have a 1990 Carrera 4. Have been through some of what you mentioned and have come out of the other side... happy to chat and advise as much as I am able. Email me off list and I'll send you my number... and I'll be happy to help.

 

[3.2_fordy]

Paul
I only live down the road from you in Middlesbrough
My wife has a 964 C2 and yes most of them drop oil The problem may only be the clip that is on the oil pipe that go`s to the thermostat it my have corroded thats what happed to my wifes car
Get your self along to one of the North East region meetings next year and say hello

 

[Guest]

Hi Guys,
All is not as bad as first thought .I set off this morning on the 12 Mile Trip to a Local Inde in Stockton-on-Tees, I can't remember any of the journey pre-occupied with how much is this going to cost? Jesus I Broke the Bank buying it last WEEK!.I could here "I TOLD YOU SO" from every jealous person I know. Anyway I had spoke to the specialist Jamie only on the phone a couple of weeks ago prior to buying it he seemed quite young. Arrived at the garage I was greeted by Jamie he was "young" but I thought he must know more than me, I was very impressed to say the least, I drove it to the hydraulic lifter were it was hand pushed to its final position (nice Touch) first impressions and all that. Anyway up it goes My hearts pounding in my ears.The car is still running, off comes the protective cover under the engine after a close inspection Jamie was quite convinced it was not engine oil the car was spitting out. Down came the car for a look at the top end he went straight to the Power Steering Reservoir nearly empty. Up goes the car again to trace out the pipes the first part of the pipe from the reservoir looked quite new as it dropped down, as it turned and ran under the car it got a lot worse in visual condition. Under the next cover just in front of the back right wheel the two pipes were attached to a bracket and there it was dripping quite rapidly.Fault Found a new pipe is required its booked in for next Saturday Approx £100 the best Christmas present I could of wished for.I always fear the worst.I'd like to thank all the Guys for there input it does help reading the personal views good bad or indifferent I love the feedback like I said before I am a novice Thanks once again. I hope to see some of you next year
Best Regards
A Happy
Paul Shears (Black Box)