[Fairfax 944]

Hi, I have a 1986 944 Turbo track car, not street legal. Engine was completely rebuilt by Stienel in Ohio a couple of years ago, and has about 35 hours on it since the rebuild. There was a slow oil leak coming from the front of the engine on the passenger side when I got the car a year ago. After sitting since November, I pulled the car into my garage and see that the leak has increased but it's still not intolerable.

The leak appears to be coming from above the oil pressure sender, but it's really hard to tell exactly where it's coming from. From what I've read, it seems likely that it's a seal around the front balance shaft, although it could also be the oil cooler housing.

I have a well equipped heated garage in Fairfax Station and have tackled or assisted with some fairly big jobs. However, I'm getting tired of car work, need the Porsche back together in 4 weeks.

If someone has done this job before and is willing to spend a half day or so getting me started, it would be greatly appreciated. Without an experienced person who can look over my shoulder (and having the necessary specialty tools), I'll probably take it somewhere.

Comments and advice are appreciated.

Jim