Engine - Oil leaks
Boxster6/99
1001
1
Binder - 1, Engine, Part 1
FEBRUARY 9, 2000
Oil Leaks/Engine Bolts
Vehicle Type:
Boxster, Boxster S
Model Year:
As of 1997 (V)
Concern:
Oil leaks / new engine bolts
Information:
As of July 27, 1999 production and engine numbers:
M9601 66Y 00871,
M9621 67Y 00724,
micro-encapsulated fastening bolts are used on the engine in the following areas, to prevent oil leaks:
Figure 1:
1. Flange for intermediate shaft (qty. 3), M6 x 20 (Figure 1),
Figure 2:
2. Oil extraction pumps (qty. 8), M6 x 20 (Figure 2),
Figure 3:
3. Engine crankcase bolts (qty. 25), M6 x 35 (Figure 3)
When performing engine repairs, new micro-encapsulated fastening bolts should always be used.
Parts Information:
Part Number Description
999 217 150 09 New/M6 x 20 fastening bolt, micro-encapsulated,11 required
999 217 151 09 New/M6 x 35 fastening bolt, micro-encapsulated, 25 required
Literature:
Boxster Technical Manual, Group 1, Section: 10 10 37 - Disassembling and assembling crankcase halves