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Perfectlap · 02-13-2013, 11:22 AM

sounds like replacing the tensioner should be part of the Clutch/IMS job being that the typical owner will probably hit 80K before any of this is done. Maybe toss in the water pump too for those who are still on the factory original at that stage.
All are good "mid point" corrections that will have you good to go well into 100K territory. Sounds like a lot to do for a new owner but I gather we'd have many fewer early expirations (kaput engines under 100K miles).

02-13-2013, 11:22 AM	#24
Perfectlap Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 8,709	sounds like replacing the tensioner should be part of the Clutch/IMS job being that the typical owner will probably hit 80K before any of this is done. Maybe toss in the water pump too for those who are still on the factory original at that stage. All are good "mid point" corrections that will have you good to go well into 100K territory. Sounds like a lot to do for a new owner but I gather we'd have many fewer early expirations (kaput engines under 100K miles). __________________ GT3 Recaro Seats - Boxster Red GT3 Aero / Carrera 18" 5 spoke / Potenza RE-11 Fabspeed Headers & Noise Maker BORN: March 2000 - FINLAND IMS#1 REPLACED: April 2010 - NEW JERSEY -- LNE DUAL ROW Last edited by Perfectlap; 02-13-2013 at 11:24 AM.