458 Timing chain case/engine cradle oil leak

Sorry to hear that, but potentially something that is a non-issue. I had a Porsche that weeped when it sat for a while. The more I drove it, the smaller the oil drip. Is your weep due to low use or sitting for a while? If so, potentially could improve with more use.

 

Avoid the dealer and Goto a reputable independent


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Typical for any car not driven like it should be. This is why I never buy a super low mileage Ferrari. The cars need to be driven.

 

the oil weep is likely because of the low mileage, not in spite of it

 

I sent this to a good friend of mine because it sounded similar to a leak he had on his 2014 Spider (he probably had 35-40k miles on his car at the time, he has over 60k miles on his car now). I shared this with him and he indicated his leak sounds like it could have been a bit worse (he had more a puddle he said). He had his done as an engine out and was <$10k to repair, he did also say he’s heard some folks can do this on a coupe without engine removal.

 

Was your P-car air cooled?! All air cooled Porsche's weep at this age, like my current did once, until I had to have engine out / rebuild and all resealed.
I have a '84 911 Targa

 

I've never heard of this as an issue. I also bought mine w/ 4,400 on the clock 2.5 yrs ago and now am approaching 8k. Maybe at the factory, the cover was overtightened and compromised the gasket??

 

As I shopped for my 458 in recent months, Mike w Yellow Compass told me that 458s are currently hitting an age at which a variety of engine and trans seal-leaks are ever more likely. This was in the context of saying this is among the more important things to look for in a PPI. I got the impression that we should expect this to be a not-rare problem in the years ahead.

 

Well, who knows ...

They are older than 10 years now ... so what ?

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It was. ‘98 993. I didn’t rebuild/reseal as the car only had about 30k miles.