[Samariter]

Hi Guys,



after my 968 was stored in a garage for a long time in Germany I brought it over to Ireland to enjoy 1 or 2 days of the Irish summer in my convertible <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/rolleyes.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />



I had it serviced at a Porsche Center and then drove it over (1000 km) to Ireland. In my Garage then I noticed drips of oil on the floor. <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/mad.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />





I have the car since 2001 and the 968 was always dry. I am mechanically not gifted so I went to a local garage and the recommendation was to get new hoses to the oil cooler and replace the o-rings. The oil does not seem to come from the engine itself ...





1. Does this sound reasonable (I haven't heard of problems in this area before...)

2. Should I replace with Porsche parts or should I try to get steel hoses ?

3. Any other suggestions what to look for ?



Your help is very much appreciated.



Thanks

Alex

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[sasilverbullet]

Sounds about right, those hoses can leak. Although they're not a problematic area. One of mine has some seepage around it, but isn't dripping outright.

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[orphanowner]

Make sure it's not the O rings that seal the hoses to the cooler. Also make sure it's not the power steering return hose, which is a notorious leaker. The hoses are big bucks and I don't think you have the option of having them repaired, since it's DIN hose and most of the repair places only have SAE.

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[RS Barn]

I have a set of brand new OE hoses for a good price if you need

Pete

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[Samariter]

thanks guys - I will start with the O-rings then and take it from there.



@Pete if you can send me your price that would be great.

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