Hi all:
I have a 1999 Boxster base with 60,000 km. I am the second owner- first owner dealer serviced with all maintenance up to date- original IMS bearing. I am trying to decide my plan of attack for the dreaded IMS issue. There are no visible leaks or any debris in the filter with the last oil change. One local Indy shop that I contacted suggested that immediate replacement is necessary- don't even start it- float it to his shop. He will not quote me a price for the replacement because of all of the unknown with a 16 year old car. His practice is to remove the engine and transmission and then separate them to get at the bearing. How many hours (average) should the bearing replacement take? I was also told that the Guardian has been discontinued....
Dave
