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thstone · 05-29-2013, 08:35 PM

Welcome and I love that color!

What to do about the IMS bearing is easy - if you worry, then have it replaced and sleep better. If you're not worried, then forget it.

For me, I never worry about it. 126,000 miles and 70 track days on the original IMSB and the engine runs perfect. When the engine blows, whatever the source of the failure, I certainly got my miles and rpm's worth and have nothing to complain about. When it does, I'll swap in a replacement engine for $6K and do it all over again.

Quit worrying and live the dream!

05-29-2013, 08:35 PM	#3
thstone Certified Boxster Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 7,669	Welcome and I love that color! What to do about the IMS bearing is easy - if you worry, then have it replaced and sleep better. If you're not worried, then forget it. For me, I never worry about it. 126,000 miles and 70 track days on the original IMSB and the engine runs perfect. When the engine blows, whatever the source of the failure, I certainly got my miles and rpm's worth and have nothing to complain about. When it does, I'll swap in a replacement engine for $6K and do it all over again. Quit worrying and live the dream! __________________ 1999 996 C2 - sold - bought back - sold for more 1997 Spec Boxster BSR #254 1979 911 SC POC Licensed DE/TT Instructor