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san rensho · 08-31-2011, 06:52 AM

If the IMSB has not failed, then its possible to save the motor with an IMSB replacement, $1500-2500 is the going rate. The dealer usually will not replace IMSB, they want to sell you an entire motor.

DO NOT DRIVE OR START THE CAR and take it to an independant who can verify the IMSB diagnosis. One thing you can do is look at the oil filter for ferrous metal and drop the sump plate to look for pieces of the IMSB to verify the diagnosuis.

08-31-2011, 06:52 AM	#17
san rensho Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Miami florida Posts: 1,591	If the IMSB has not failed, then its possible to save the motor with an IMSB replacement, $1500-2500 is the going rate. The dealer usually will not replace IMSB, they want to sell you an entire motor. DO NOT DRIVE OR START THE CAR and take it to an independant who can verify the IMSB diagnosis. One thing you can do is look at the oil filter for ferrous metal and drop the sump plate to look for pieces of the IMSB to verify the diagnosuis. __________________ Current car 2000 Boxster 2.7l red/black Previous cars 1973 Opel Manta 1969(?) Fiat 850 Convertible 1979 Lancia Beta Coupe 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV 6 1985 Alfa Romeo Graduate 1985 Porsche 944 1989 Porsche 944 1981 Triumph TR7 1989 (?) Alfa Romeo Milano 1993 Saab 9000