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Porsche Boxster

Report: Rear main seal/intermediate support cover O-ring may leak oil

Porsche Boxster Problem

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Model Years Affected: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010

Average Mileage: 47,300 mi (16,000 mi - 78,000 mi)

Engine oil leaks can occur at the rear main seal and/or intermediate support cover o-ring; a revised seal is available. A careful diagnosis with proper tools is necessary to verify dimensional accuracy of the crankshaft to engine block.

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Visitor, 1999 Porsche Boxster, 78,000 mi

leaking everywhere had to have it changed

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Visitor, 2004 Porsche Boxster, 47,000 mi

My real main seal started leaking right on schedule it seems.

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Visitor, 2003 Porsche Boxster, 49,500 mi

Oil leak in area of main seal

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Visitor, 2004 Porsche Boxster, 16,000 mi

leaks at rear main

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Visitor, 1999 Porsche Boxster, 78,000 mi

leaking everywhere had to have it changed

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Visitor, 2004 Porsche Boxster, 47,000 mi

My real main seal started leaking right on schedule it seems.

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Visitor, 2003 Porsche Boxster, 49,500 mi

Oil leak in area of main seal

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Visitor, 2004 Porsche Boxster, 16,000 mi

leaks at rear main

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Report: Rear main seal/intermediate support cover O-ring may leak oil

Porsche Boxster Problem