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MMD said:
Here's what's generally accepted as true:

The RMS leak potential will always be there unless Porsche either changes the engine design or spends alot more money individually machining each engine to mate seal with crankcase and crankshaft.

Most likely if you get a leak it will be fixed the first time (new tool and technique for repair) and you'll probably be fine for the lifetime of the engine.

If it doesn't get fixed after three attempts Porsche replaces the engine.

What also seems true: if your engine is destined to get the leak, it happens early - well before warrenty expires.

RMS is no big deal, just a PITA. They'll take care of it.






For me, it was as much of a PITA as taking the car in for a service. Bring it in in the morning, get it back at the end of the day. Even got some recalls taken care of. No big deal. Haven't had any problems since (I'm at 18K miles).