Engine - Oil Leaks

911 (996)

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Binder - 1, Engine, Part 1

FEBRUARY 09, 2000

SUBJECT:
Technical Information Oil Leaks/Engine Bolts

Vehicle Type:
911 Carrera (996), 911 Carrera 4 (996)

Model Year:
As of 1999 (X)

Concern:
Oil leaks/new engine bolts

Information:
As of July 30, 1999 production and engine number

M9601 66Y 00871,

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 2:

2. Oil extraction pumps (qty. 8), M6 x 20.

Figure 3:

3. Engine crankcase bolts (qty. 25), M6 x 35.

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:
911 Carrera (996) Technical Manual, Group 1, Section: 10 10 37 - Disassembling and assembling crankcase halves